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JON STANBROUGH TOPS FIELD OF 65 MSCS SPRINT CARS FOR $5,000 VICTORY AT BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY
By: Chris Nunn

Bloomington, IN-September 18th, 2009- The month of September is upon us, which means cool temperatures, and the inevitable end of the racing season. Drivers are looking for places to race to quench that itch to race just one more time before the season ends. You could say that was true at Bloomington Speedway as a huge field of 65 Midwest Sprint Car Series sprint cars filled the pit area for the $5,000 to win fall spectacular. Drivers from the MSCS and USAC were in the pits, as well as independent super stars made up the roster. If there was an All-Star race, you could look at the drivers that were at the track and pick this one to be it. The O’Neal Wood Products UMP Modifieds and the Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stocks provided the remainder of the card. Jon Stanbrough of Avon, IN claimed the big payday in the MSCS Sprint Car main event, Josh Eads of Bloomington picked up the O’Neal Wood Products UMP Modified feature event, and Winston Howe of Bloomington claimed the Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock feature.

Scotty Weir and Danny Holtsclaw made up the front row for the 30 lap, $5,000 to win main event, with Scotty Weir bouncing around in turn one. Weir’s mishap caused numerous cars to check up and ended up with a four car pile up in turn four. Chris Babcock, Holtsclaw, Josh Wise, and Jesse Cramer were the four cars involved. With Weir on the pole, Kyle Cummins took over the outside front row starting spot, the field took the green. Weir led lap one, with Cummins jumping the cushion and losing several spots. Jon Sciscoe moved to the second spot, bringing Eric Smith with him to third. Smith then moved around Sciscoe for the second spot on lap four. Behind them, Jerry Coons, Jr. had already moved to fourth, after starting 14th on the grid. The red flag flew on lap six, as Dave Darland took a wild flip down the backstretch. Weir led the field to the green on the restart, and pulled out to a six car advantage over Smith to complete lap seven. Behind them, Coons, Jr. and Sciscoe battled for third, with Sciscoe keeping the spot. Behind them, Jon Stanbrough and Bobby Stines dueled for the fifth spot. Back up front, Smith took the lead away from Weir, and pulled out to a three car length advantage on lap 11. Stanbrough moved to the second spot on lap 12, and began to set his sights on Smith just before the caution flew for Sciscoe. With Stanbrough right on his tail, Smith took the green on the lap 12 restart. Stanbrough moved around Smith coming down the backstretch and had the lead on lap 13. The caution flew on lap 14, as Weir slowed to a stop outside of turn two. On the restart, Stanbrough immediately took a seven car length advantage over Smith. Coons moved around Smith at the halfway mark to take second. Smith, Bobby East, and Bobby Stines completed the top five. The red flag flew once again on lap 16, as MSCS points leader Kyle Cummins flipped in turn two. On the restart, Stanbrough led Coons, Jr. to the green. Both drivers stuck to the bottom of the race track, with Stanbrough opening up a six car length lead over Coons. Coons began to close in on lap 18, to within a car length. Coons dove low under Stanbrough in an attempt to take the lead on lap 19. With ten laps to go, Coons fell back just a bit to about four car lengths behind Stanbrough. Behind them, Stines moved to the third spot, getting around Smith. Shane Cottle worked his way into the top five after starting last on the grid. With five laps to go, the gap between Stanbrough and Coons stood at three car lengths, with Coons not being able to find a line around Stanbrough. With three to go, the gap remained the same, as all Stanbrough had to do was stay clean. As the white flag flew, Stanbrough kept his line, and took the win over Coons, Stines, Cottle, and Holtsclaw completing the top five.

MSCS Sprint Car heats went to Danny Holtsclaw, Scotty Weir, Kyle Cummins, Jon Stanbrough, Eric Smith, and Josh Wise. B-Main winners were Dave Darland and Jerry Coons, Jr., Seth Parker won the C-Main

Matt Boknecht and Josh Eads made up the front row for the O’Neal Wood Products UMP Modified main event, with Boknecht leading the first lap. John Demoss pressured Eads for the second position but couldn’t make the move. Eads then moved to the high side, and took the lead away from Boknecht on lap four. The caution flew just after, as Karlie Holt spun in turn two. Eads took the field to the green on the restart, with Boknecht second, and John DeMoss third. Clint DeMoss began to pressure John for third, but John moved up to challenge Boknecht for second. John DeMoss moved to second, but was over a half a straightaway behind Eads. Behind them, Kent Robinson began to make a move towards the front, moving around Clint Demoss for fourth, and then around Boknecht for third. Robinson then set up on the high side and shot around John DeMoss for second on lap 10. With a lapped car between Eads and Robinson at the halfway point, John DeMoss, Shelby Miles, and Boknecht completed the top five. Robinson looked as if he was beginning to close in on Eads with less than ten laps to go, as he cleared all the lapped cars between he and Eads. Both cars were running about the same groove on the race track, with Eads a tad lower. On lap 17, the gap between the two sat at less than two car lengths. On lap 19, Robinson attempted to move under Eads for the lead, but was not able to make the pass stick. The caution flew on the same lap, as Miles found himself looking the opposite direction on the frontstretch. On the restart, Eads and Robinson ran door to door for the lead, with Eads holding off Robinson on lap 21. With three laps to go, Robinson shot to the outside once again, but Eads moved up to block him. With two to go, Robinson switched grooves, and moved to the low side. Robinson was not able to make the pass on Eads, and Eads held on to win his second career feature at the Bloomington Speedway over Robinson, Eads is sponsored by General Interiors, Anbro, and Bounds & McPike.

O’Neal Wood Products UMP Modified heat races went to John Passmore, Matt Boknecht, Josh Eads. John Davis won the B-Main

Gerald Todd and Troy Clark made up the front row for the 25 lap Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock feature event with Todd leading lap one. Behind him, Winston Howe moved around Clark to take second as they completed lap one. Todd washed up the racetrack on lap two, allowing Howe to take the lead, bringing Clark with him to second. Todd fell all the way to fifth on his mishap. As the field clicked off lap six, Kevin Arthur looked under Clark for the second spot, and took the position away on lap seven. Clark battled back, and took the battle back to Arthur. Meanwhile, Howe began to pull away from the side by side running duo of Clark and Arthur. Arthur finally locked up the second position on lap nine, and began his chase towards Howe. At the halfway point of the race, Howe led Arthur, Brad Cummings, Clark, and Jeremy Hines in fifth. Cummings moved around Clark just as they took the halfway signal. With two lapped cars between he and Arthur, Howe looked to be in cruise control. Unfortunately for him, the caution flew, as the third place running car of Cummings, and the fifth place car of Hines found themselves in an accident in turn two on lap 15. On the restart, Howe took the field to the green and opened up a five car length advantage over Arthur. Chris Hillman, now running third, moved around the lapped car of Rob Paris, and began to run down Arthur for second with just five laps to go. With three to go, Howe enjoyed a comfortable advantage over Arthur, who had Hillman right on his tail. With two to go, Hillman moved to second. Howe, however, was in charge, and cruised to the win over Hillman, Arthur, Roy Bruce, Jr., and Todd. Howe is sponsored by Korniak Freezer Beef, Howe Auto Sales, Bloomington Eagles, ABC Septic Services, and Hobbs Chassis.

Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock heats went to Winston Howe, Chris Hillman, and Kevin Arthur. Travis Todd won the B-Main

SUMMARY

MSCS SPRINT CARS (65 ENTRIES)

HEAT ONE: Danny Holtsclaw, Bobby East, Dave Darland, Levi Jones, Chase Briscoe, Dickie Gaines, Casey Riggs, Nic Faas, Seth Parker, Kevin Thomas, Jr., Patrick Budde

HEAT TWO: Scotty Weir, Mike Hess, Robert Ballou, Tracy Hines, Chad Boat, Kent Christian, Kurt Gross, Damion Gardner, Bub Cummings, Brady Short, Kevin Studley

HEAT THREE: Kyle Cummins, Chris Babcock, Casey Shuman, Jordan Kinser, Lance Grimes, Justin Grant, Adam Nigg, Jared Harris, Tommy Shields, Brandon Mattox, Ryan Tusing

HEAT FOUR: Jon Stanbrough, Jesse Cramer, Blake Fitzpatrick, Darren Hagen, Shane Cottle, Andrew Elson, Hud Cone, Hunter Scheurenberg, Mark Perry III, A.J. Anderson, A.J. Martin

HEAT FIVE: Eric Smith, Ty Deckard, Dakota Jackson, J.C. Bland, Ethan Barrow, Ray Humphrey, Chris Windom, Craig Budde, Logan Hupp, Drew Ikerd, Brian Lake

HEAT SIX: Josh Wise, Jon Sciscoe, Bobby Stines, Jerry Coons, Jr., Bryan Clauson, Cole Whitt, Jeff Bland, Jr., Ricky Williams, Kevin Chambers, Eric Edwards

C-MAIN: Seth Parker, Bub Cummings, Mark Perry III, Brandon Mattox, Kevin Chambers, Brady Short, Eric Edwards, Drew Ikerd, Kevin Studley, Ryan Tusing, A.J. Clark, Brian Lake, Patrick Budde, Tommy Shields, Logan Hupp, Kevin Thomas, Jr.

B-MAIN ONE: Dave Darland, Robert Ballou, Chad Boat, Levi Jones, Hunter Scheurenberg, Jordan Kinser, Tracy Hines, Kent Christian, Bub Cummings, Lance Grimes, Damion Gardner, Casey Riggs, Seth Parker, Jared Harris, Chase Briscoe, Kurt Gross, Dickie Gaines, Justin Grant, Adam Nigg, Nic Faas

B-MAIN TWO: Jerry Coons, Jr., Bobby Stines, Blake Fitzpatrick, Shane Cottle, Bryan Clauson, Andrew Elson, Chris Windom, Darren Hagen, Jeff Bland, Jr., Cole Whitt, Hunter Scheurenberg, J.C. Bland, Ethan Barrow, Ray Humphrey, Mark Perry III, Brandon Mattox, Craig Budde, Dakota Jackson, Ricky Williams, Hud Cone

FEATURE: Jon Stanbrough, Jerry Coons, Jr., Bobby Stines, Shane Cottle, Danny Holtsclaw, Eric Smith, Bobby East, Chad Boat, Robert Ballou, Blake Fitzpatrick, Jon Sciscoe, Josh Wise, Ricky Williams, Kyle Cummins, Scotty Weir, Levi Jones, Chris Babcock, Ty Deckard, Dave Darland, Mike Hess, Jesse Cramer

O’NEAL WOOD PRODUCTS UMP MODIFIEDS (23 ENTRIES)

HEAT ONE: John Passmore, John Demoss, Michael Purtlebaugh, Jerry Davis, David Lawson, Andrew Davis, Tony Helton, John Davis

HEAT TWO: Matt Boknecht, Clint DeMoss, Kent Robinson, Chase Sterrett, Bennie Smith, Jr., Karlie Holt, Jon Sciscoe, Mike Beatty

HEAT THREE: Josh Eads, Shelby Miles, J.P. Hume, Jason Sims, Barry Gerkin, Chad Combs, Bradley Sterrett

B-MAIN: John Davis, Jon Sciscoe, Andrew Davis, Karlie Holt, Tony Helton, Mike Beatty, Bradley Sterrett, Chad Combs

FEATURE: Josh Eads, Kent Robinson, Matt Boknecht, John DeMoss, Chase Sterrett, Michael Purtlebaugh, Clint DeMoss, Jon Sciscoe, Jerry Davis, John Davis, John Passmore, Andrew Davis, J.P. Hume, David Lawson, Jason Sims, Bennie Smith, Jr., Karlie Holt, Tony Helton, Shelby Miles, Barry Gerkin

TIRE AND WHEEL CENTER UMP SUPER STOCKS (24 ENTRIES)

HEAT ONE: Winston Howe, Gerald Todd, Steve Hollars, Albert Webb, Tami Lawson, Travis Todd, Josh Burton, Tom Ault

HEAT TWO: Chris Hillman, Troy Clark, Brad Cummings, Steve Peeden, Roy Bruce, Jr., Jason Thomas, Travis Howe, Greg Amick

HEAT THREE: Kevin Arthur, Justin Hammond, Jeremy Hines, Clayton Perry, Rob Paris, Jack Frye, Kyle Zike, Alan Magner

CONSI: Travis Howe, Jack Frye, Jason Thomas, Travis Howe, Greg Amick, Tom Ault, Kyle Zike, Josh Burton, Alan Magner

FEATURE:  Winston Howe, Chris Hillman, Kevin Arthur, Roy Bruce, Jr., Gerald Todd, Clayton Perry, Justin Hammond, Steve Hollars, Travis Todd, Travis Howe, Greg Amick, Jack Frye, Troy Clark, Rob Paris, Brad Cummings, Jeremy Hines, Albert Webb, Steve Peeden, Tami Lawson, Jason Thomas
 

MIDWEST SPRINT CAR SERIES AT BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY THIS FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18^th FOR $5,000 TO WIN
By: Chris Nunn

Bloomington, IN - September 14, 2009 - After two weeks off, Bloomington Speedway will roar back to life, as the Midwest Sprint Car Series rolls into town for a $5,000 to win payday. With drivers itching to get back onto the red clay, you can expect a hard fought battle to the finish. With the higher payday, a special promotional package is being put together for the September 18th and 19th weekend series events for the MSCS (Saturday night at Tri State Speedway). Some details are still being worked out but the emphasis is on getting as many teams involved as possible and then getting them into competition at both tracks. To further this effort a number of valuable prizes will be offered as an incentive for drivers who support both events that weekend. To be eligible drivers must have raced both nights. So expect a huge field of competitors on hand at the Bloomington Speedway this Friday night. A close point’s battle will also continue in the Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock division, as they will run for $600 to win. The O’Neal Wood Products UMP Modifieds will also be in action for $700 to win. 

To be given away as prizes include: A set (all 4 corners) of 16 S Series AFCO Racing Shocks courtesy of the fine people of AFCO Racing Products in Boonville, IN. We have a DMI XR-2 Bulldog Rear end courtesy of the fine people at Sprint Mart in Indianapolis, IN and DMI in Lancaster, PA. We have 2 DT3 Right Rear Tires to be given away one at a time courtesy of the fine people at Hoosier Racing Tires in Springfield, IL.

To be eligible for the prizes you must race both nights, at Bloomington and Haubstadt. Support the MSCS, Bloomington Speedway and Tri-State Speedway. Race for a chance of $15,000 top prize for both nights, and be entered in the drawing for AFCO shocks, a DMI Rear End, and 2 chances at a DT3 RR tire. More Prizes added for the fans. AFCO Racing has donated 6 t-shirts. Mike Miles has donated Bloomington Speedway t-shirts and 2 pair free passes to their season finale on September 25th. Tom Helfrich has donated MSCS t-shirts and Tri-State Speedway t-shirts and 2 free passes for the September 19th show to be given away at Bloomington Speedway. Those 2 lucky pass winners will be the people assigned to draw the names out of the hat for the driver's prize giveaways at Haubstadt. Also Phil Hedrick-Photographer of Tri-State Speedway and the MSCS and operator of Phil's Photos in Evansville, IN will be donating a collage of MSCS drivers and some other goodies. And Kyle Hendershot operator of www.talk2drivers.com in Bedford, IN will be donating a few pictures and a talk2drivers hat each night for the fans.

Current Bloomington Speedway points in the Safety Kleen Sprint Car division shows Brady Short with a 44 point advantage over Jeff Bland, Jr., as the duo continue to dominate the standings. Ethan Barrow sits third, 145 points behind Short. Ty Deckard is fourth in the standings, with Danny Holtsclaw moved into the top five and sits 182 markers behind Short. Kent Robinson continues to lead the O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modified points, with a 25 point advantage over Clint DeMoss. Josh Eads is 35 points behind Robinson in third place John DeMoss and Matt Bex round out the top five, as they are 163 and 206 points behind respectively. The closest battle continues to be in the Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock division, as only 15 points separates the top three. Brad Cummings holds a ten point advantage over Troy Clark, while Clayton Perry only sits 15 points behind Cummings in third. Jack Frye sits fourth, 61 points behind Cummings. Greg Amick completes the top five, 73 points in arrears.

Pit gates open at 4:30 p.m., Grandstands 5:30 p.m., Hot Laps at 6:30 p.m., Racing at 7:30 p.m.

Kids 12 and under FREE general admission with paying adult, General Admission $20, Pit Admission $30

For more information on the Bloomington Speedway, visit www.bloomingtonspeedway.com.
 

ROSE & WALKER SIDING & DRYWALL SPECIALISTS NIGHT AT BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY THIS FRIDAY NIGHT AUGUST 28th
By: Chris Nunn

Bloomington, IN- August 23rd, 2009- Coming off of a weekend where a few of our regular competitors strapped on the wings to compete with the O’Reilly Midwest All Stars, they will be looking forward to familiarity. Familiarity in running without the wing, as the Safety Kleen Sprint Cars return to the Bloomington Speedway for a $1,400 to win event. Dickie Gaines, Broc Burton, Jeff Bland, Jr., Ty Deckard, Chris Babcock, Nic Faas, Logan Hupp, and Eric Edwards represented the Bloomington Speedway well last Friday night during the MASS event, with five of them making the main event. A close points battle will also continue in the Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock division, as they will run for $500 to win. The O’Neal Wood Products UMP Modifieds will also be in action for $600 to win. The fine folks from Rose and Walker will be on hand this Friday night for the festivities. If you see one of the Rose and Walker representatives, make sure you stop them and thank them for their support. Rose and Walker provides a vast selection of quality exterior building products including vinyl siding, roofing, windows, doors and shutters to home builders, siding applicators and home owners throughout south central and southern Indiana. You can learn more about them at www.roseandwalker.com

In previous action at Bloomington Speedway on August 21st, the O’Reilly Midwest All Stars were in action. Tommy Worley, Jr. of Farmington, MO claimed a close victory over Randy Hannagan. The duo diced through lapped traffic late in the race, with Worley, Jr. taking the victory by just a car length over Hannagan. Completing the top five were Chris Andrews, Danny Smith, and Jerrod Hull. Chris Hillman dominated the Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock main event, taking his second straight win. Following Hillman to the line were Brad Cummings, Jason Thomas, Steve Peeden, and Troy Clark. The O’Neal Wood Products UMP Modified feature event went to Kent Robinson, his sixth on the season. Rounding out the top five were Josh Eads, Clint DeMoss, Bradley Sterrett, and Joe Godsey.

Current Bloomington Speedway points in the Safety Kleen Sprint Car division shows Brady Short with a 44 point advantage over Jeff Bland, Jr., as the duo continue to dominate the standings. Ethan Barrow sits third, 145 points behind Short. Ty Deckard is fourth in the standings, with Danny Holtsclaw moved into the top five and sits 182 markers behind Short. Kent Robinson continues to lead the O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modified points, with a 25 point advantage over Clint DeMoss. Josh Eads is 35 points behind Robinson in third place John DeMoss and Matt Bex round out the top five, as they are 163 and 206 points behind respectively. The closest battle continues to be in the Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock division, as only 15 points separates the top three. Brad Cummings holds a ten point advantage over Troy Clark, while Clayton Perry only sits 15 points behind Cummings in third. Jack Frye sits fourth, 61 points behind Cummings. Greg Amick completes the top five, 73 points in arrears.

Pit gates open at 4:30 p.m., Grandstands 5:30 p.m., Hot Laps at 6:30 p.m., Racing at 7:30 p.m.

Kids 12 and under FREE general admission with paying adult, General Admission $12, Pit Admission $25

HARF Night ½ price general admission with valid membership card

For more information on the Bloomington Speedway, visit www.bloomingtonspeedway.com

WORLEY, JR., ROBINSON, AND HILLMAN REACH VICTORY LANE AT BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY

Bloomington, IN- August 21^st, 2009- Once a year at the Bloomington Speedway the winged sprint car fans get to see their brand of excitement , as the O’Reilly Midwest All Stars rolled into town for a $2,000 to win main event. With the contingent of regular winged sprint car comptetitors with the Midwest All Stars making a strong case for themselves, some of the regular competitors at the Bloomington Speedway donned wings in an attempt to “defend their home turf”, so to speak. Jerrod Hull led the points standinds coming into the event. Along with the Midwest All Stars, the usual suspects in the O’Neal Wood Products UMP Modifieds and the Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock division were on hand for the festivities. A light rain that turned into a pretty good shower began to fall during the Midwest All Stars dash, causing a delay in the program. The wait was worth it for Tommy Worley, Jr. in the Midwest All Star feature event, Chris Hillman in the Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stocks, and Kent Robinson in the O’Neal Wood Products UMP Modifieds.

Danny Smith and Tommy Worley, Jr. made up the front row for the 30 lap, $2,000 to win main event for the Midwest All Stars. Worley took the lead on the outset, and led the field around to complete lap one. With the moisture still heavy in the race track, the track was lightning fast. By lap five, Worley was already putting backmarkers a lap down. Kody Kinser took advantage of Danny Smith sliding off of the turn two banking, and moved to the runner up spot. The red flag flew on lap six, as Jeff Bland, Jr. flipped in turn four. Bland was able to take his car to the work area, and made it back out for the restart. Worley and Kinser led the field down to the green flag for the restart. The restart was brought back, as A.J. Bruns looped his mount in turn two. When racing resumed, Worley once again led the field to the green with Kinser and Randy Hannagan in tow. The top four began to hit lapped traffic once again on lap ten, just before the caution flew once again for Bruns, who spun in turn four. On the restart, Worley jumped out to an immediate five car length advantage, as Hannagan moved past Kinser for second. Hannagan began to reel in Worley as the field clicked off lap 14. The caution flew on lap 14, as Bland, Jr. spun in turn four. This left Kinser nowhere to go, as he slammed into the back of Hannagan, and flipped his car in turn four, ending his night while running third. After a lengthy red flag, racing resumed with Worley leading Hannagan to the green flag. Smith took advantage of the start, moving around Andrews for the third position at the halfway point. Andrews moved back around Smith for the position just one lap later on lap 16. Up front, Worley and Hannagan began to navigate lapped traffic. Hannagan poked his nose under Worley on lap 21 for the lead. Worley was able to keep the lead, as Andrews moved around Hannagan for second. Hannagan was able to take the spot back from Andrews as they moved through lapped traffic on lap 26. With two to go, Hannagan attempted to move back under Worley to take the lead but was not able to make the pass. Worley held on to take the checkers ahead of Hannagan, Andrews, Smith, and Jerrod Hull.

Midwest All Stars heat winners were Danny Smith, Logan Hupp, and Ryan Bunton. The B-Main went to Bill Rose

Travis Howe and Chris Hillman led the field to the green flag in the Tire and Wheel Center UMP Modified main event, with Hillman leading lap one. Howe held the second position, with Troy Clark and Jason Thomas battling for third. Brad Cummings went three wide with Clark and Thomas, and took the fourth position from Clark. Meanwhile, Hillman had stretched his lead out to a full straightaway over Howe. Howe then had to deal with Cummings, who began to pressure him for second. Cummings was able to take second away from Howe on lap ten, moving under him in turn four. Up front, Hillman started to move into lapped traffic, putting two lapped cars between he and Cummings. At the halfway point, it was Hillman, Cummings, Thomas, Clark, and Steve Peeden. Three lapped cars sat between Hillman and Cummings as they completed lap 18. Hillman remained over a full straightaway ahead of Cummings for the last five laps of the event, and took the checkers comfortably ahead of Cummings, Thomas, Peeden, and Clark. Hillman celebrated his second straight win with his Kay Hardwood Floors, Citizens Bank, Red Barrel Liquors sposored BC Chassis.  

Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock heats went to Steve Peeden, Chris Hillman, and Danny Harris.

Brad Barrow led the O’Neal Wood Products UMP Modified main event to the green flag with Chad Combs alongside. Barrow led the field down the backstretch and would lead lap one. Kent Robinson moved around Combs to take the second position on lap two, just before the caution flew for John Passmore, who spun in turn three. Robinson took the lead from Barrow on the restart, and pulled out to a five car length advantage on lap four. The caution flew once again on lap four, as Michael Purtlebaugh and Karlie Holt looped their mounts in turn two. On the restart, Robinson shot back to the highside and pulled out to a three car advantage over Barrow. Behind him,a battle for fourth began to take place between Clint DeMoss and Josh Eads. Eads was able to fend off DeMoss for the spot. A three car accident brought out the yellow flag on lap seven. Robinson took the field to the green flag on the restart, with Barrow in tow. Robinson held over a half straight advantage as the field clicked off lap eleven. A three way battle for second began to brew between Barrow, Eads, and Combs. Combs run in the top three ended, as he spun off the turn two banking on lap 13. On the restart, Robinson once again opened up a three car advantage over Barrow. Barrow now had to contend with Eads, as Eads moved under Barrow for second. Disaster would strike Barrow, as he pulled off the speedway with seven laps to go. Wit hfive to go, Robinson held a full straight advantage over Eads, complete with a lapped car cushion between the two. Robinsin put his mount in cruise control and led the final two laps to pick up his sixth win of the season at Bloomington Speedway. Completing the top five were Eads, DeMoss, Bradley Sterrett, and Joe Godsey. Robinson is sponsored by JB Salvage, Universal Products & Services, Bob Pierce Race Cars, and Hovis Racing Engines.

O’Neal Wood Products UMP Modified heat race winners were Brad Barrow, Josh Eads, and Chad Combs

SUMMARY

O’REILLY MIDWEST ALL STARS (25 ENTRIES)

QUALIFICATIONS: Randy Hannagan 10.245; Bill Rose 10.388; Brandon Wimmer 11.398; Kody Kinser 10.447; Chris Andrews 10.481; Tommy Worley, Jr. 10.505; Danny Smith 10.590; Jerrod Hull 10.661; Miranda Throckmorton 10.704; A.J. Bruns 10.737; Ty Deckard 10.753; Nic Faas 10.805; Alex Shanks 10.873; Tom Busch 10.901; Jeff Bland, Jr. 10.903; Scott Williams 10.973, Logan Hupp 11.037; Ryan Bunton 11.044; Shane Wade 11.218; Broc Burton 11.385; Dickie Gaines 11.430; Chris Babcock 11.479; Eric Edwards 11.611; Cam Shaffer 11.631; Eddie Lake 12.419

HEAT ONE: Danny Smith, A.J. Bruns, Scott Williams, Kody Kinser, Randy Hannagan, Alex Shanks, Shane Wade, Eddie Lake, Chris Babcock

HEAT TWO: Logan Hupp, Tom Busch, Jerrod Hull, Chris Andrews, Ty Deckard, Bill Rose, Broc Burton, Eric Edwards

HEAT THREE: Ryan Bunton, Miranda Throckmorton, Jeff Bland, Jr., Tommy Worley, Jr., Brandon Wimmer, Dickie Gaines, Nic Faas, Cam Shaffer

B-MAIN: Bill Rose, Dickie Gaines, Broc Burton, Shane Wade, Cam Schaffer, Eric Edwards, Chris Babcock, Eddie Lake, Alex Shanks, Nic Faas

FEATURE: Tommy Worley, Jr., Randy Hannagan, Chris Andrews, Danny Smith, Jerrod Hull, Miranda Throckmorton, Bill Rose, Ryan Bunton, Brandon Wimmer, Ty Deckard, Logan Hupp, Cam Shafer, Scott Williams, Tom Busch, Kody Kinser, Jeff Bland, Jr., A.J. Bruns, Broc Burton, Dickie Gaines, Shane Wade

TIRE AND WHEEL CENTER UMP SUPER STOCKS  (22 ENTRIES)

HEAT ONE: Steve Peeden, Jason Thomas, Clayton Perry, Greg Amick, Steve Hollars, Ben Dubois, Dave Barnett, Tony Anderson

HEAT TWO: Chris Hillman, Troy Clark, Brad Cummings, Winston Howe, Gerald Todd, Kyle Zike, Jake Byers

HEAT THREE: Danny Harris, Travis Howe, Rob Paris, Jack Frye, Tami Lawson, Justin Hammond, Lee Hobbs

FEATURE:  Chris Hillman, Brad Cummings, Jason Thomas, Steve Peeden, Troy Clark, Greg Amick, Clayton Perry, Gerald Todd, Winston Howe, Travis Howe, Jack Frye, Danny Harris, Tami Lawson, Ben Dubois, Steve Hollars, Kyle Zike, Justin Hammond, Jake Byers, Dave Barnett, Rob Paris, Lee Hobbs, Tony Anderson

O’NEAL WOOD PRODUCTS UMP MODIFIEDS (19 ENTRIES)

HEAT ONE: Brad Barrow, Clint DeMoss, Chase Sterrett, Jason Sims, David Lawson, Matt Hamilton, Richie Lex

HEAT TWO: Josh Eads, Michael Purtlebaugh, Joe Godsey, Karlie Holt, Bennie Smith, Jr., Craig Smith

HEAT THREE: Chad Combs, Kent Robinson, Bradley Sterrett, Phil Vansant, John Passmore, Jon Sciscoe

FEATURE: Kent Robinson, Josh Eads, Clint DeMoss, Bradley Sterrett, Joe Godsey, Phil Vansant, Michael Purtlebaugh, Chad Combs, John Passmore, Jason Sims, Karlie Holt, Bennie Smith, Jr., Brad Barrow, David Lawson, Jon Sciscoe, Matt Hamilton, Chase Sterrett, Craig Smith, Richie Lex

MIDWEST ALLSTAR SPRINT CARS VISIT BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY ON AUGUST 21st FOR JD BYRIDER NIGHT AT THE RACES
By: Chris Nunn

Bloomington, IN - August 17, 2009 - For one night only in 2009, Winged Sprint Car fans will have their night in the sun, as the O'Reilly Midwest All Star Sprint Series rolls into town for a $2,000 to win event on JD Byrider Night at the Races. Jerrod Hull currently leads the MASS Series point’s standings going into this weekend’s event, after a two night swing through Tennessee. Fans familiar with the city of Bloomington will recognize a name familiar with the Speedway. KINSER. Kody Kinser, son of Kelly Kinser, will be in action with the MASS Series, as he comes into the action fifth in points. In the previous visit of the Midwest All Stars, Danny Smith piloted his retrofitted Kenny Rogers/Gambler decaled machine to a convincing win over Jeff Bland, Jr. Along with the Midwest All Stars, the Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stocks and O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modifieds will be in action for $600 to win and $700 to win respectively. The O'Reilly Midwest All Stars were created to re-grow winged sprint car racing in the Illinois, Missouri, and general Midwest area. This is the third season for the MASS Series, with races paying $2,000 to win, and a couple of $5,000 to win shows sprinkled in.

In previous action at the Bloomington Speedway on August 14th, Brady Short took the lead on lap nine of the main event and picked up his sixth feature win of the season in the Safety Kleen Sprint Car division. Completing the top five were Ricky Williams, Jeff Bland, Jr., Ethan Barrow, and Casey Shuman. In the O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modified division, Clint DeMoss scored his first win of the season at the track, getting underneath Matt Bex late in the race. Kent Robinson finished second, with Bex third, Josh Eads fourth, and Lee Hobbs rounding out the top five. The Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock main event was a thriller, as Chris Hillman utilized lapped traffic to his advantage, moving around Alan Magner after a side by side duel for the victory. The win was Hillman's first of the season at the track. Rounding out the top five were Magner, Troy Clark, Roy Bruce, Jr., and Gerald Todd.

Current Bloomington Speedway points in the Safety Kleen Sprint Car division shows Brady Short with a 44 point advantage over Jeff Bland, Jr., as the duo continue to dominate the standings. Ethan Barrow sits third, 145 points behind Short. Ty Deckard is fourth in the standings, with Danny Holtsclaw moved into the top five and sits 182 markers behind Short. Kent Robinson continues to lead the O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modified points, with a 21 point advantage over Friday night’s winner, Clint DeMoss. Josh Eads is 34 points behind Robinson in third place John DeMoss and Matt Bex round out the top five, as they are 104 and 147 points behind respectively. The closest battle continues to be in the Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock division, as only nine points separates the top three. Brad Cummings holds a scant seven point advantage over Troy Clark, while Clayton Perry only sits two points behind Clark in third. Jack Frye sits fourth, 40 points behind Cummings. Lee Hobbs completes the top five, 57 points in arrears.

Pit gates open at 4:30 p.m., Grandstands 5:30 p.m., Hot Laps at 6:30 p.m., Racing at 7:30 p.m. Kids 12 and under FREE general admission with paying adult.

General Admission $15, Pit Admission $30

For more information on the Bloomington Speedway, visit www.bloomingtonspeedway.com

BRADY SHORT, CLINT DEMOSS, AND CHRIS HILLMAN SCORE VICTORIES AT BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY

Bloomington, IN-August 14th, 2009- For the second week in a row, the friendly folks from the South Central Building and Construction Trade Council were on hand, this time under clearer skies, as they got to enjoy a full slate of Safety Kleen Sprint Cars, O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modifieds, and Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stocks. 33 Safety Kleen Sprint Cars, 28 Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stocks, and 19 O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modifieds were on hand for the evenings events. In three thrilling feature events, Brady Short, Clint DeMoss, and Chris Hillman scored victories in their respective divisions. 

Hunter Scheurenberg and Dickie Gaines made up the front row for the Safety Kleen Sprint Car main event, with Scheurenberg leading lap one ahead of Gaines. Williams and Bland took the third and fourth positions as the f field completed lap two. Gaines dropped out while second on lap three, putting Williams to second. Jeff Bland, Jr. and Brady Short moved around Williams for second and third just before the yellow flew for Kevin Chambers on lap four. Williams got his spot back, as scoring reverted back to the last scored lap. On the restart, Scheurenberg immediately took a two car length advantage over Williams into turn one. The field was slowed once again, however, as Mark Perry III spun on the backstretch before a lap had been completed. The second attempt of the lap four restart was successful, with Scheurenberg leading the field. Bland moved to second, around Williams, and set his sights on Scheurenberg. Bland and Scheurenberg diced side by side, with Bland taking the lead away on lap seven. Short then moved around Scheurenberg for second. Short and Bland then ran side by side for the lead, with Short running the low groove, and Bland up high. Short nosed ahead on lap nine, as the caution flew for Ty Deckard, who stopped on the backstretch on lap ten. With 15 laps to go, Short led the field to the green, with Bland in tow. Short immediately took a half straight advantage over Bland before they even completed lap eleven. At the halfway mark the top five were Short, Bland, Scheurenberg, Bobby Stines, and Williams. Stines moved around Scheurenberg to take the third position on lap 15, and then began to reel in Bland for the runner up spot. With five laps to go, Short had extended his lead to over a full straightaway over Bland. Behind Bland, Williams and Stines dueled for the third position, with Williams nabbing the position. Back up front, it was all but over, as Short had opened up almost a half a track advantage over Williams, who moved ahead of Bland with three to go. With one lap to go, the caution flew for Jon Sciscoe, who had stalled his mount in turn one. This erased the half track advantage that Short had on the field. The saving grace, however, for Short was that he had the lapped car of Cam Schafer between he and Williams. Short took the green flag and the white flag together, as a one lap shootout was needed. Short easily held on to take the victory over Williams, Bland, Ethan Barrow, and Casey Shuman completing the top five. The win marked the sixth on the season at Bloomington Speedway for Short in his Indiana Stoneworks, Short Trucking, Simpson Racing Products, and Athenia Mason Supply sponsored #36. The Sprint Mart hard charger award went to Casey Shuman, who started 16th and finished 5th.

Safety Kleen Sprint Car heat race winners were Brady Short, Ethan Barrow, Hunter Scheurenberg, and Jeff Bland, Jr.. Two B-Mains were needed with Jon Sciscoe and Ty Deckard

Brad Barrow and Clint DeMoss made up the front row for the 25 lap O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modified main event, with Barrow leading lap one. DeMoss lost the runner up spot to Matt Bex, who took the spot away on lap two. The yellow flew on lap two for Richie Lex, who spun on the frontstretch. Under the caution, Barrow went pitside, giving the lead to Bex. On the restart, Bex led the field to the green, with DeMoss and Lee Hobbs in tow. DeMoss poked his nose under Bex and went side by side with him for the lead on lap seven. The caution flew for the second time on lap ??? as Jon Sciscoe spun his mount in turn four. Bex and DeMoss took the green for the restart, with Bex leading the field to lap eight. The driver on the move was Kent Robinson, who had started tenth, and had moved up to the fourth position by lap nine. Robinson, the current points leader, set his mount to the top shelf and attempted to take third way from Hobbs. This allowed Josh Eads to dive under Robinson to try to take fourth. At the halfway point, it was Bex, DeMoss, Hobbs, Eads, and Robinson making up the top five. Up front, DeMoss kept trying to find a way to move under Bex for the lead. Both Bex and DeMoss nearly avoided being caught up in an accident, as Matt Hamilton and Sciscoe spun in front of them on lap 16. The restart saw Bex hold a two car length advantage over DeMoss as they clicked off lap 17. Behind them, Robinson moved back around Eads for the fourth spot, and then shot under Hobbs for third in one lap. Up front, DeMoss and Bex ran door to door for the lead just before the caution flew once again, this time for Chad Combs who had stopped on the frontstretch on lap 20. DeMoss was now the leader, as the field took the green flag. With four to go, DeMoss held a three car advantage over Bex and Robinson. Robinson ducked under Bex in an attempt to take second, but it was for not. With two to go, Robinson moved to second, getting under Bex. DeMoss, however, had nothing to worry about, as he took the checkers ahead of Robinson, Bex, Eads, and Hobbs. DeMoss is sponsored by Erwins Drywall, Kern Racing Engines, Sparks Tree Farm, and Camoplast Tracks. The win marked DeMoss's first of the season at Bloomington Speedway.

O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modified heat races went to Brad Barrow, Kent Robinson, and Lee Hobbs

Before the Tire and Wheel Center Super Stock feature began, the pole position was left open as a tribute to Steve Bowlen. Steve was a competitor at and a friend of the Bloomington Speedway, who passed away two years ago. His familiar #53 was a staple at the Bloomington Speedway each and every Friday night. Alan Magner and Chris Hillman led the field to the green, with Hillman taking the advantage on lap one over Magner and Roy Bruce, Jr.. The caution flew on lap two, as Tami Lawson spun in turn four. On the restart, Hillman opened up a two car length advantage over Magner and Bruce. Troy Clark, piloting a different car than usual, moved into the top five, getting around Jake Byers. With five laps down, Magner tried to nose underneath Hillman to take the point, but was unable to do so. Bruce closed the gap on Magner, as the top three ran nose to tail on lap seven. On lap eight, Magner switched to the topside, but was still unable to get around Hillman for the lead. With ten laps complete, Hillman held a three car length lead over Magner, who had Bruce all over his back bumper. At the halfway point, the top five was Hillman, Magner, Bruce, Clark, and Gerald Todd. Magner began to close on Hillman, and took the lead away from him on lap 16. With five laps to go, Magner held a comfortable five car length lead over Hillman as they moved into lapped traffic. Unfortunately for Magner, he clipped one of the infield tires, and allowed Hillman to close back in for the lead. It looked as if Magner was going to be able to get under Hillman for the win, but lapped traffic caused Magner to have to check up. This allowed Hillman to take the checkers, his first victory of the season at Bloomington Speedway ahead of Magner, Clark, Bruce, and Todd. Hillman is sponsored by Kay Hardwood Floors, Citizens Bank, and Red Barrell Liquors.

Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock heat races went to Chris Hillman, Alan Magner, and Troy Clark. The B-Main went to Steve Peeden.

SUMMARY

SAFETY KLEEN SPRINT CARS (33 ENTRIES)

HEAT ONE: Brady Short, Chris Babcock, Cam Schafer, Brandon Mattox, Tim Spindler, Jeff Wimmenauer, J.J. Hughes, Kent Christian, Brent Beauchamp

HEAT TWO: Ethan Barrow, Dickie Gaines, Bobby Stines, Kevin Studley, Logan Hupp, Eric Edwards, Seth Parker, Jordan Kinser

HEAT THREE: Hunter Scheurenberg, Todd Kimmel, Danny Holtsclaw, Mark Perry III, Jon Sciscoe, Bub Cummings, Gary Altig, Mitch Wissmiller

HEAT FOUR: Jeff Bland, Jr., Ricky Williams, Kenny Niflis, Casey Shuman, Kevin Chambers, Ty Deckard, Dakota Jackson, Jake Simmons

B-MAIN ONE: Jon Sciscoe, Jeff Wimmenauer, Kent Christian, Bub Cummings, Mitch Wissmiller, J.J. Hughes, Gary Altig, Tim Spindler, Brent Beauchamp

B-MAIN TWO: Ty Deckard, Kevin Chambers, Seth Parker, Logan Hupp, Jordan Kinser, Dakota Jackson, Eric Edwards, Jake Simmons

FEATURE: Brady Short, Ricky Williams, Jeff Bland, Jr., Ethan Barrow, Casey Shuman, Danny Holtsclaw, Hunter Scheurenberg, Bobby Stines, Chris Babcock, Kevin Studley, Brandon Mattox, Jeff Wimmenauer, Kevin Chambers, Cam Schafer, Jon Sciscoe, Ty Deckard, Dickie Gaines, Todd Kimmel, Kenny Niflis, Mark Perry III

O'NEAL WOOD PRODUCTS UMP MODIFIEDS (19 ENTRIES)

HEAT ONE: Brad Barrow, Josh Eads, Chad Combs, Bradley Sterrett, Chase Sterrett, Phil Vansant, Bennie Smith, Jr.

HEAT TWO: Kent Robinson, Clint DeMoss, Michael Purtlebaugh, Richie Lex, Jon Sciscoe, Chad Crosby

HEAT THREE: Lee Hobbs, Matt Bex, John DeMoss, David Lawson, Matt Hamilton, Karlie Holt

FEATURE: Clint DeMoss, Kent Robinson, Matt Bex, Josh Eads, Lee Hobbs, Bradley Sterrett, Michael Purtlebaugh, Phil Vansant, Chase Sterrett, David Lawson, Karlie Holt, Bennie Smith, Jr., Chad Combs, Jon Sciscoe, Matt Hamilton, Chad Crosby, Brad Barrow, John DeMoss, Richie Lex

TIRE AND WHEEL CENTER UMP SUPER STOCKS (28 ENTRIES)

HEAT ONE: Chris Hillman, Roy Bruce, Jr., Danny Harris, Winston Howe, Greg Amick, Tom Ault, Steve Peeden, Kyle Zike, Scott Buchannon

HEAT TWO: Alan Magner, Gerald Todd, Kevin Arthur, Brad Cummings, Tami Lawson, Jason Thomas, Rob Paris, Steve Hollars, Travis Howe

HEAT THREE: Troy Clark, Jake Byers, Jack Frye, Joe Lucas, Clayton Perry, Justin Hammond, Travis Todd, Ked Hollars, Jr., Lee Hobbs

B-MAIN: Steve Peeden, Jason Thomas, Justin Hammond, Tom Ault, Steve Hollars, Kyle Zike, Travis Howe, Rob Paris, Lee Hobbs, Ked Hollars, Jr., Scott Buchannon, Travis Todd

FEATURE: Chris Hillman, Alan Magner, Troy Clark, Roy Bruce, Jr., Gerald Todd, Winston Howe, Kevin Arthur, Brad Cummings, Jason Thomas, Clayton Perry, Greg Amick, Jack Frye, Steve Peeden, Steve Hollars, Jake Byers, Tom Ault, Justin Hammond, Danny Harris, Tami Lawson, Joe Lucas

9^th ANNUAL SOUTH CENTRAL BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADE COUNCIL NIGHT

AT BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY THIS FRIDAY AUGUST 14^th

Bloomington, IN - August 10, 2009- For the ninth year in a row, the fine folks from the South Central Building and Construction Trade Council will be on hand for racing action at the Bloomington Speedway. The shelter house will surely be filled to capacity, as the members of the Council show up en masse to witness the brand of action the Safety Kleen Sprint Cars, O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modifieds, and the Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stocks put on every Friday night. After a disappointing end to a great evening of racing last week due to rain, the drivers will be looking forward to getting back on the red clay. Along with the Safety Kleen Sprint Cars and O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modifieds, the Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stocks will be running as part of the Battle of the Super Stocks (BOSS) Series. Lee Hobbs of Mitchell, Indiana took home the victory back on June 5th, the last time the BOSS Series was at the Bloomington Speedway.

In previous action at Bloomington Speedway on August 7th, 34 Safety Kleen Sprint Cars, 23 Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stocks, and 22 O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modifieds made up the card for the evening. After heat races were ran, a light rain started to fall just as the Safety Kleen Sprint Car B-Main was pushing off. The persistence of the rain and the unfavorable radar scenario forced a cancellation of the remainder of the events for the evening.

The point’s battles in all three divisions remain close and intense. In the Safety Kleen Sprint Car division, Brady Short currently holds a 40 point advantage over Jeff Bland, Jr. coming into this weekend’s event. Ethan Barrow, Ty Deckard, and Kenny Niflis complete the top five. In the O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modified division, Kent Robinson maintains his points lead by 22 points over Clint DeMoss. Josh Eads is 30 points back in third, with John DeMoss 85 points behind in fourth. Matt Bex rounds out the top five, sitting 144 points behind Robinson. The closest point’s race continues to be in the Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock division. Six points separates Brad Cummings and Clayton Perry, with Cummings being the leader. Troy Clark sits third, only 15 points behind them. Lee Hobbs and Jack Frye are fourth and fifth, 40 and 47 points behind respectively.

Pit gates open at 4:30 p.m., Grandstands 5:30 p.m., Hot laps at 6:30 p.m., Racing at 7:30 p.m. Kids 12 and under FREE general admission with paying adult.  Grandstand admission $12, Pit admission $25. 

For more information on the Bloomington Speedway visit www.bloomingtonspeedway.com.
 

BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY RAINED OUT AFTER HEAT RACES

By: Chris Nunn

Bloomington, IN-August 7th, 2009- The fine folks from the South Central Building & Construction Trade Council were on hand at the Bloomington Speedway, and they came in numbers, as the shelter house was packed to the brim. This year marked the ninth year they have held a night at the Bloomington Speedway, and as always we appreciate their patronage. 34 Safety Kleen Sprint Cars, 23 Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stocks, and 22 O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modifieds made up the card for the evening. After heat races were ran, a light rain started to fall just as the Safety Kleen Sprint Car B-Main was pushing off. The persistence of the rain and the unfavorable radar scenario forced a cancellation of the remainder of the events for the evening.  The South Central Building & Construction Trade Council will be back at Bloomington Speedway next Friday night, August 14th as part of their rain date policy. All other rain checks will be honored at face value at any race for the rest of the season. Drivers received show up points and points for the heat races completed since all heats were finished.

 Bloomington Speedway will be back in action next Friday night, August 14th with a complete new program on South Central Building & Construction Trade Council Night, featuring Safety Kleen Sprint Cars, O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modifieds, and Tire and Wheel Center Super Stocks. A full press release on this event will be forthcoming.

For more information on the Bloomington Speedway visit www.bloomingtonspeedway.com

9^th ANNUAL SOUTH CENTRAL BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADE COUNCIL NIGHT AT BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY THIS FRIDAY AUGUST 7^th

Bloomington, IN - August 3, 2009- For the ninth year in a row, the fine folks from the South Central Building and Construction Trade Council will be on hand for racing action at the Bloomington Speedway. The shelter house will surely be filled to capacity, as the members of the Council show up en masse to witness the brand of action the Safety Kleen Sprint Cars, O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modifieds, and the Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stocks put on every Friday night. After a week off, you can be sure that the weekly competitors of the Bloomington Speedway will be eager and ready to hit the red clay, and continue battling for their respective championships. Along with the Safety Kleen Sprint Cars and O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modifieds, the Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stocks will be running as part of the Battle of the Super Stocks (BOSS) Series. Lee Hobbs of Mitchell, Indiana took home the victory back on June 5th, the last time the BOSS Series was at the Bloomington Speedway.

In previous action at Bloomington Speedway on July 24th, Brady Short captured a thrilling Safety Kleen Sprint Car victory over Casey Shuman. The 25 lap main event featured five lead changes between three drivers, with the lead changing three times in the final three laps. Short managed to get around Shuman on the final corner, with a picture perfect slide job to pick up his fifth victory on the season. Shuman, Dakota Jackson, Jon Sciscoe, and Kenny Niflis rounded out the top five. In the $1,000 to win O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modified main event, Shelby Miles led from flag to flag to capture his second win of the season in two tries at Bloomington Speedway. Completing the top five were Ryan Thomas, Clint DeMoss, Kent Robinson, and Chris Moore. Steve Peeden of Martinsville, Indiana took his third Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock feature of the season, taking advantage of Lee Hobb's misfortunes. Hobbs suffered a flat tire midway through the race, handing the lead over to Peeden. Rounding out the top five were Brad Cummings, Greg Amick, Gerald Todd, and Kevin Arthur.

The point’s battles in all three divisions remain close and intense. In the Safety Kleen Sprint Car division, Brady Short currently holds a 37 point advantage over Jeff Bland, Jr. coming into this weekend’s event. Ethan Barrow, Ty Deckard, and Kenny Niflis complete the top five. In the O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modified division, Kent Robinson maintains his points lead by 21 points over Clint DeMoss. Josh Eads is 30 points back in third, with John DeMoss 51 points behind in fourth. Matt Bex rounds out the top five, sitting 141 points behind Robinson. The closest point’s race continues to be in the Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock division. Five points separates Brad Cummings and Clayton Perry, with Cummings being the leader. Troy Clark sits third, only 18 points behind them. Lee Hobbs and Jack Frye are fourth and fifth, 43 and 46 points behind respectively.

Pit gates open at 4:30 p.m., Grandstands 5:30 p.m., Hot laps at 6:30 p.m., Racing at 7:30 p.m. Kids 12 and under FREE general admission with paying adult.  Grandstand admission $12, Pit admission $25. 

For more information on the Bloomington Speedway visit www.bloomingtonspeedway.com.
 

BRADY SHORT, AND STEVE PEEDEN WIN BIG ON CRYSTAL PURE NIGHT AT BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY

By: Chris Nunn

Bloomington, IN-July 24th, 2009- Sunny skies and comfortable temperatures greeted race fans as they pulled into the Bloomington Speedway for Crystal Pure Water night at the races. The folks from Crystal Pure inhabited the shelter house, complete with a cookout for their employees and supporters. It was also a big night for the O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modifieds, as they raced for $1,000 to win, bringing some new competitors to the famed ¼ mile clay oval. In all, a total of 32 Safety Kleen Sprint Cars, 25 O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modifieds, and 18 Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stocks filled the pit area for the evenings festivities.

 The 25 lap Safety Kleen Sprint Car main event started with Nic Faas and Casey Shuman on the front row. Faas took the lead on the start, and would lead lap one. Shuman and Jon Sciscoe rode single file behind him. The top five pack of Faas, Shuman, Sciscoe, Ty Deckard, and Brady Short began to pull away from the sixth place car of Kevin Studley. That gap closed, as the caution flew for the cars of Russ Gamester and Chase Briscoe on lap three. On the restart, Deckard moved around Sciscoe to take third, as Faas and Shuman continued to lead. Sciscoe then had to contend with Short, who slid under him to take fourth. The caution flew again on lap seven, as a three car accident involving Jeff Bland, Jr., Eric Smith, and Kevin Chambers brought a halt to the action. Shuman took the lead on the restart, moving under Faas. Faas then lost the second spot to Short, who shot under him coming out of turn two. Unfortunately for Faas, he ended up stopping off of the turn four banking, bringing out the yellow flag on lap nine. Drivers on the move by this point were Seth Parker and Dakota Jackson. Jackson had started 20th, and was up to seventh at the caution. On the restart, Shuman and Short sped away from the pack as Sciscoe and Deckard battled for third. The caution flew for the fourth time on lap eleven, as Casey Riggs stalled on the frontstretch at the same time Russ Gamester found the drainage ditch outside of turns three and four. Shuman and Short continued their battle for the lead on the restart, with going to the high side on lap twelve to take the point. At halfway, it was Short, Shuman, Deckard, Sciscoe, and Kenny Niflis rounding out the top five. Niflis lost fifth on lap 14, as Jackson moved under him for the spot. Jackson then moved around Deckard to snag fourth on lap 17. With five laps to go, Short held just over a car length lead over Shuman. Short had to check up to avoid the lapped car of Chase Briscoe, but was able to keep his advantage on Shuman. Shuman then used lapped traffic to move under Short for the lead. With one lap to go, Shuman led Short into turns one and two by about a car length. With less then a half lap to make something happen, Short dove into turn three and pulled off a perfect slide job on Shuman. Short led coming out of turn four, and was able to hold off Shuman by half a car length at the line to claim his fifth win on the season at Bloomington Speedway. Making up the remainder of the top five were Shuman, Jackson, Sciscoe, and Niflis. Short is sponsored by Indiana Stone Works, Short Trucking, Simpson Racing Products, and Athenia Mason Supply. The Sprint Mart hard charger award went to Dakota Jackson, who started 20th and finished third.

Heat race winners in the Safety Kleen Sprint Car division were Jon Sciscoe, Ty Deckard, Casey Shuman, and Brady Short. The B-Main went to Russ Gamester

Tom Ault and Lee Hobbs brought the field to the green in the Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock main, with Hobbs leading lap one. Steve Peeden moved around Ault to take second on lap two, as Hobbs began to open up an advantage over the field. The caution flew on lap three, as Travis Todd spun in turn three. On the restart, Hobbs led the field into turn one, with Peeden and now Greg Amick behind him in third. Hobbs hit lapped traffic early in the form of Raymond Crone, but was able to clear him. Trouble struck the leader Hobbs, as Peeden moved around him for the point just before the right rear tire on his mount gave way. This would force a yellow, and Hobbs had to go to the work area. With Peeden now at the point, he took the field to the green followed by Amick and Brad Cummings. Cummings moved under Amick for the second spot on lap 12 coming out of turn four. At the halfway point, it was Peeden, Cummings, Amick, Gerald Todd, and Kevin Arthur rounding out the top five. With less than ten laps to go, Peeden began to move into lapped traffic, putting two cars between him and Cummings. With four laps to go, the advantage for Peeden had grown to over half a straightaway. Peeden held on the last three laps to claim the win, his third victory on the season ahead of Cummings, Amick, Todd, and Arthur. Peeden is sponsored by Darlene Robinson of Remax Realty, Townsend Transmission, Drapalik Surveying & Engineering, Davis Automotive, and Butler Grafix

Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock heats went to Kevin Arthur, Greg Amick, and Lee Hobbs

Shelby Miles and Ryan Thomas housed the front row in the $1,000 to win O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modified main event. Miles beat the field into turn one and would lead lap one. Thomas and Matt Bex ran second and third just before the caution flew for Derek Groomer who spun outside of turn three. It would be a complete restart, as not everyone had crossed the line to complete the first lap. Miles duplicated his original start, and led lap one, with Thomas and Kent Robinson running second and third. A four car accident in turn two brought out the caution on lap three. Richie Lex, Chase Sterrett, Bradley Sterrett, and Zach Fair were the four cars involved in the incident. Miles took the green flag on the restart, and immediately pulled out to a four car length advantage over Thomas. Matt Bex and Clint DeMoss rounded out the top five. The caution flew again on lap seven, as Phil Vansant found himself looking the opposite direction just outside of turn two. When the green flew again, Miles moved out to a five car length advantage over Thomas and Robinson. The battle four fourth raged on again, as DeMoss and Bex dueled side by side for the position. That battle was brought to a halt as the caution flew on lap ten for Dustin Christie. On the restart, Robinson made an attempt to move under Thomas for second. Thomas was able to hold on to the position. At the halfway point, it was Miles, Thomas, Robinson, DeMoss, and Bex rounding out the top five. Chris Moore moved into the top five, getting around Bex coming out of turn four. Back up front, the gap between Miles and Thomas began to close. With five laps to go, Miles held just a car length advantage over Thomas. With just five to go, the caution flew for debris sitting in turn two. On the lap 20 restart, Miles jumped out to a three car length advantage over Thomas. Behind them, DeMoss moved to third, getting around Robinson. With two laps to go, Thomas moved to the inside of Miles to attempt for the lead. Miles was able to hold him off, and pick up the win, his second on the season at Bloomington Speedway. Rounding out the top five were Thomas, DeMoss, Robinson, and Moore. Miles is sponsored by Kuebler Ultra Oil, K&M Rotor Oil, Snedegar Construction, Bob Pierce Race Cars, and Hinchman Race Uniforms.

O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modified heat races went to Kent Robinson, Matt Bex, and Shelby Miles.  The B-Main went to Brad Barrow  

SUMMARY

SAFETY KLEEN SPRINT CARS (32 ENTRIES)

HEAT ONE: Jon Sciscoe, Jeff Bland, Jr., Kenny Niflis, Ethan Barrow, Jared Harris, Chris Babcock, Danny Holtsclaw, Brian Lake

HEAT TWO: Ty Deckard, Nic Faas, Ray Humphrey, Eric Smith, Russ Gamester, Mark Perry III, Eric Edwards, Brandon Mattox

HEAT THREE: Casey Shuman, Bobby Stines, Kevin Chambers, Chase Briscoe, Drew Ikerd, Jamie Williams, Casey Riggs, A.J. Clark

HEAT FOUR: Brady Short, Kevin Studley, Seth Parker, Bub Cummings, Ricky Williams, Dakota Jackson, Jeff Wimmenauer, Jordan Kinser

B-MAIN: Russ Gamester, Chris Babcock, Casey Riggs, Dakota Jackson, Brandon Mattox, Danny Holtsclaw, Eric Edwards, Jamie Williams, Jordan Kinser, Ricky Williams, Mark Perry III, Brian Lake, Jeff Wimmenauer, Drew Ikerd, Jared Harris, A.J. Clark

FEATURE: Brady Short, Casey Shuman, Dakota Jackson, Jon Sciscoe, Kenny Niflis, Nic Faas, Ty Deckard, Seth Parker, Bub Cummings, Ethan Barrow, Bobby Stines, Chris Babcock, Kevin Chambers, Kevin Studley, Chase Briscoe, Ray Humphrey, Russ Gamester, Casey Riggs, Eric Smith, Jeff Bland, Jr.

TIRE AND WHEEL CENTER UMP SUPER STOCKS (19 ENTRIES)

HEAT ONE: Kevin Arthur, Steve Peeden, Clayton Perry, Jack Frye, Kyle Zike, Winston Howe, Jake Byers

HEAT TWO: Greg Amick, Tom Ault, Travis Todd, Brad Cummings, Steve Hollars, Raymond Crone

HEAT THREE: Lee Hobbs, Gerald Todd, Doug Flynn, Jr., Bob Sample, Troy Clark, Travis Howe

FEATURE: Steve Peeden, Brad Cummings, Greg Amick, Gerald Todd, Kevin Arthur, Clayton Perry, Jack Frye, Tom Ault, Kyle Zike, Travis Howe, Travis Todd, Steve Hollars, Raymond Crone, Lee Hobbs, Troy Clark, Jake Byers, Winston Howe, Bob Sample, Doug Flynn, Jr.

O'NEAL WOOD PRODUCTS UMP MODIFIEDS (27 ENTRIES)

HEAT ONE: Kent Robinson, Chris Moore, Dustin Christie, Lee Hobbs, Richie Lex, Brad Barrow, Karlie Holt, Scott Ricketts, Matt Hamilton

HEAT TWO: Matt Bex, Clint DeMoss, Michael Purtlebaugh, Josh Eads, Derek Groomer, John Passmore, Zach Fair, David Lawson, Rodney Harris, Jr.

HEAT THREE: Shelby Miles, Ryan Thomas, Phil Vansant, John DeMoss, Chase Sterrett, Ralph Groomer, Bennie Smith, Jr., Gary Ricketts, Bradley Sterrett

B-MAIN: Brad Barrow, Ralph Groomer, Zach Fair, Bradley Sterrett, John Passmore, Karlie Holt, Scott Ricketts, David Lawson, Rodney Harris, Jr., Gary Ricketts, Bennie Smith, Jr.

FEATURE: Shelby Miles, Ryan Thomas, Clint DeMoss, Kent Robinson, Chris Moore, Josh Eads, John DeMoss, Zach Fair, Brad Barrow, Bradley Sterrett, Chase Sterrett, Phil Vansant, John Passmore, Michael Purtlebaugh, Derek Groomer, Matt Bex, Richie Lex, Dustin Christie, Lee Hobbs, Ralph Groomer

CRYSTAL PURE WATER NIGHT AT BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY THIS FRIDAY NIGHT; $1,000 TO WIN FOR O’NEAL WOOD PRODUCTS UMP MODIFIEDS
By: Chris Nunn

Bloomington, In.-July 20th, 2009- Coming off of a successful running of the 22nd Annual USAC Indiana Sprint Week, points racing begins once again at the Bloomington Speedway. Along with a $1,400 to win program for the Safety Kleen Sprint Cars and a $500 to win show for the Tire and Wheel Center Super Stocks, the O’Neal Wood Products UMP Modifieds will be running for $1,000 to win. This big payday should ensure a healthy and ultra-competitive field in the O’Neal Wood Products UMP Modified division. This week, the Crystal Pure Water and Air Systems company will play host to the program. Crystal Pure Water and Air Systems provide all of the bottled water to the Bloomington Speedway. Along with providing the Bloomington Speedway with the clearest, cleanest bottled water, Crystal Pure provides services to the following cities: Avoca, Bedford, Bloomington, Nashville, Crane, Heltonville, Ellettsville, Martinsville, Mitchell, Shoals, Springville, and Mitchell. You can learn more about Crystal Pure Water and Air Systems by visiting their website at www.crystalpure.com

In action last Friday night July 17th, Bryan Clauson of Noblesville, IN overtook race leader Levi Jones midway through the feature, and picked up the win in the USAC Indiana Sprint Week event. 49 USAC National Sprint Cars from all over the United States and Austrailia converged on the Bloomington Speedway, as well as fans from all around. The event marked the 22nd time that Bloomington Speedway hosted an Indiana Sprint Week event. Bloomington Speedway holds the distinction of being the only track to host an event in all 22 years of the event. Also in action last Friday night were the MMSA Mini Sprints, with Mike Kiser pulling off a fourth corner, last lap pass for the win over Don Henry.

Current points standings in the Safety Kleen Sprint Car division see Brady Short continue to hold a 15 point advantage over Jeff Bland, Jr.. Ethan Barrow, Ty Deckard, and Scott Hampton remain third, fourth, and fifth respectively. Kent Robinson holds the lead in the O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modified standings by 21 points over Clint DeMoss. Josh Eads, John DeMoss, and Matt Bex complete the top five. The Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock points standings remain the closest, as three points separate the top three. Brad Cummings currently leads the field by one point over Clayton Perry. Troy Clark is in third just three points behind Cummings. Lee Hobbs and Jack Frye complete the top five.

Pit gates open at 4:30p.m., Grandstands 5:30p.m., Hotlaps at 6:30p.m., Racing at 7:30p.m. Kids 12 and under FREE with paid adult. Grandstand admission $12, Pit admission $25

For more information on the Bloomington Speedway, visit www.bloomingtonspeedway.com
 

BRYAN CLAUSON WINS ROUND SIX OF USAC INDIANA SPRINT WEEK AT BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY; MIKE KISER TAKES MMSA MAIN EVENT

By: Chris Nunn

Bloomington, In-July 17, 2009- Bloomington Speedway played host to USAC Indiana Sprint Week for the 22nd year in a row, making the Speedway the only track to host a race in every running of Indiana Sprint Week. With drivers and fans coming in from all over the United States and Australia, the pit area and parking lots were chock full of race car haulers and campers. In fact, the gates were opened an hour earlier to compensate for the massive crowd. The Indiana Sprint Week points standings going into the program were as close as you could get, with 20 points separating the top four drivers. Chad Boat of Phoenix, Arizona went into the evening with a nine point advantage over Brownsburg, Indiana's Levi Jones. Bryan Clauson of Noblesville, IN was third, just two points behind Jones. Dave Darland, a two time winner during Sprint Week this year was fourth just nine points behind Clauson. Indiana Sprint Week winners in 2009 include Darland (Lawrenceburg & Kamp), Boat, Brad Sweet (Terre Haute) and Levi Jones (Gas City). The Midwest Mini Sprint Association made up the program with the USAC National Sprint Cars with 27 entries for their $1,000 to win program.

Levi Jones and Brady Short made up the front row for the 30 lap Indiana Sprint Week feature event, with Short jumping to the lead on the outset. Short and Jones played a game of cat and mouse throughout the first seven laps, with Jones finally wrestling the lead away from Short on lap eight. At the same time, a great three way battle within the top five was taking place between Jon Stanbrough, Dave Darland, and Scotty Weir. Darland and Stanbrough were able to overtake Weir, shuffling him back to the seventh position. Back up front, Bryan Clauson began his ascent to the front, moving around Short to take the second spot on lap 11. With both Jones and Clauson running the bottom of the track, Clauson had to decide which route he wanted to take to get around Jones for the lead. After a couple of laps of trying to poke his nose under Jones for the lead, it looked as if Jones would settle up front. However, on lap 15, Clauson shot his mount under Jones coming down into turn one and grabbed the point in a daring move. As Clauson started to pull away from Jones, battles were taking shape behind him, as Jon Sciscoe moved around Stanbrough for the fifth position. Stanbrough, however, did not stay in sixth for long, moving back around Sciscoe one lap later. As the leaders made their way through lapped traffic, Stanbrough, Sciscoe, and Darland ran three wide for the fourth, fifth, and sixth positions. Sciscoe used the lapped traffic to maneuver his way through to take the fourth position. This put Stanbrough back to fifth, as he encountered a scary moment with Robert Ballou. The two touched, almost sending Stanbrough spinning. Both drivers regained composure and continued on. The only caution of the race flew on lap 25, as Bud Kaeding stalled on the backstretch setting up a five lap shootout. On the restart, Clauson immediately jumped out to a five car length advantage over Jones, as Sciscoe moved around Short to take the third position. With no challenges for the lead, Clauson was able to score his first Sprint Week victory in 2009 ahead of Jones, Sciscoe, Scheurenberg, and Short. With his victory, Clauson moved into a tie for Indiana Sprint Week points with Chad Boat going into the finale at Tri State Speedway. 

Two qualifying races were needed for drivers qualifying 33rd through 49th with the victories going to Ethan Barrow and Henry Clarke. Four heat races were run, with victories going to Jon Stanbrough, Josh Wise, Bobby East, and Darren Hagen. The B-Main went to Dave Darland

The 20 lap MMSA main event saw a red flag put a halt to the action before a lap was completed. Gina Lowe and Lynsey Tilton got upside down to bring out the red. When racing resumed, Dave Dorsett and Alex Shipman led the field to the green. Doug Jones was able to move around both front row starters to grab the point. Unfortunately for Shipman, he found himself being the reason for the yellow before one lap was completed. The field lined up double file for a complete restart, minus the car of Shipman. When racing resumed, Jones took the lead, as Don Henry shot to second, getting around Dorsett. The caution flew again on lap two, as Seth Motsinger spun in turn four. On the restart, Henry moved around Jones to take the point, and immediately shot out to a big lead over the pack. Jones then lost second and third to Colin Ambrose and Mike Kiser. Unfortunately for Henry, his advantage was nullified, as Sam Ashworth stalled just off the backstretch banking on lap nine. When racing resumed, Henry led the field to the green, with Kiser moving around Ambrose for second. At the halfway point, Henry led Kiser, Ambrose, Jones, and Kerry Kinser to the crossed flags. With five laps to go, Henry only led Kiser by four car lengths as the duo cleared lapped traffic. With two to go, the gap closed to within a car length. As the white flag flew Kiser stomped the gas pedal and moved to the rear of Henry. Henry pulled out just a bit down the backstretch entering turn three. Kiser saw an opportunity, and made a daring last lap pass, diving low into turn four and taking the victory away from Henry. Completing the top five were Henry, Ambrose, Kinser, and Jones.

Midwest Mini Sprint Heat races went to Donald Harvey, Doug Jones, and Colin Ambrose. The B-Main went to Josh Garris

SUMMARY

USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CARS (49 ENTRIES)

QUALIFICATIONS: Scotty Weir 11.270; Dave Darland 11.413; Hunter Scheurenberg 11.453; Bryan Clauson 11.461; Brady Short 11.462; Levi Jones 11.467; Jon Sciscoe 11.552; Casey Shuman 11.557; Jon Stanbrough 11.557; Tracy Hines 11.558; John Memmer 11.565; Cole Whitt 11.569; Danny Holtsclaw 11.578; Chad Boat 11.599; Tim Spindler 11.618; Robert Ballou 11.635; Bud Kaeding 11.639; Josh Wise 11.644; Dustin Morgan 11.678; Chris Babcock 11.681; Jerry Coons, Jr. 11.693; Mike Spencer 11.696; Jeff Bland, Jr. 11.708; Hud Cone 11.734; Jared Harris 11.768; Kevin Thomas, Jr. 11.788; Damion Gardner 11.801; Ty Deckard 11.845; Cole Carter 11.846; Eric Smith 11.858; Bobby East 11.880; Darren Hagen 11.896; Ethan Barrow 11.908; Henry Clarke 11.975; Caleb Armstrong 11.983; Drew Ikerd 11.984; Trey Robb 12.013; Matt Goodnight 12.015; Dean McAllan 12.174; Russ Gamester 12.192; Jerry Bell 12.241; J.R. Douglas 12.269; Keith Bloom, Jr. 12.289; Kevin Studley 12.347; Josh Spencer 12.494; Gary Rooke 12.555; Robby Wolfgang 12.582; Steve Buckwalter 12.779; Kenny Niflis NT

NON QUALIFIER #1: Ethan Barrow, Caleb Armstrong, Josh Spencer, Trey Robb, Robby Wolfgang, Dene McAllan, Keith Bloom, Jr., Jerry Bell

NON QUALIFIER #2: Henry Clarke, Russ Gamester, Matt Goodnight, Drew Ikerd, J.R. Douglas, Gary Rooke, Kevin Studley

HEAT ONE: Jon Stanbrough, Cole Carter, Danny Holtsclaw, Brady Short, Bud Kaeding, Jerry Coons, Jr., Josh Spencer, Ethan Barrow, Scotty Weir, Jared Harris

HEAT TWO: Josh Wise, Eric Smith, Chad Boat, Levi Jones, Tracy Hines, Dave Darland, Trey Robb, Mike Spencer, Caleb Armstrong, Kevin Thomas, Jr.

HEAT THREE: Bobby East, Dustin Morgan, Damion Gardner, Hunter Scheurenberg, Jon Sciscoe, Jeff Bland, Jr., Henry Clarke, Tim Spindler, Matt Goodnight, John Memmer

HEAT FOUR: Darren Hagen, Robert Ballou, Hud Cone, Casey Shuman, Cole Whitt, Russ Gamester, Ty Deckard, Bryan Clauson, Chris Babcock, Drew Ikerd

B-MAIN: Dave Darland, Scotty Weir, Bryan Clauson, Tracy Hines, Cole Whitt, Jon Sciscoe, Jeff Bland, Jr., Jerry Coons, Jr., Mike Spencer, Bud Kaeding, Ethan Barrow, Kevin Thomas, Jr., John Memme, Trey Robb, Russ Gamester, Caleb Armstrong, Tim Spindler, Chris Babcock, Henry Clarke, Matt Goodnight, Josh Spencer, Jared Harris

FEATURE: Bryan Clauson, Levi Jones, Jon Sciscoe, Hunter Scheurenberg, Brady Short, Dave Darland, Jon Stanbrough, Casey Shuman, Scotty Weir, Cole Whitt, Josh Wise, Damion Gardner, Bobby East, Darren Hagen, Chad Boat, Jerry Coons, Jr., Dustin Morgan, Hud Cone, Eric Smith, Danny Holtsclaw, Cole Carter, Bud Kaeding, Robert Ballou, Tracy Hines

MMSA MINI SPRINTS (27 ENTRIES)

HEAT ONE: Don Henry, Alex Shipman, Ryan Braughton, Nathan Mensendiek, Nathan Hughes, Seth Wilkerson, Steve Bradley, Brent Fordyce, Kristine Reimer, Zack Clarke

HEAT TWO: Doug Jones, Dave Dorsett, Kerry Kinser, Seth Motsinger, Lynsey Tilton, Josh Garris, Sam Ashworth, Andy Bradley, Blackie Hayes, Lynn Ambrose

HEAT THREE: Colin Ambrose, Mike Kiser, Scott Bradley, Gina Lowe, Collin Parker, JD Parker, Lance Newton, Shannon Waggoner, Andy Bradley

B-MAIN: Josh Garris, Seth Wilkerson, Sam Ashworth, Steve Bradley, Andy Bradley, JD Parker, Kristine Reimer, Brent Fordyce, Lance Newton, Blackie Hayes, Zack Clarke, Shannon Waggoner

FEATURE: Mike Kiser, Don Henry, Colin Ambrose, Kerry Kinser, Doug Jones, Scott Bradley, Collin Parker, Dave Dorsett, Ryan Braughton, Andy Bradley, Nathan Hughes, Seth Motsinger, Nathan Mensendiek, Sam Ashworth, Josh Garris, Alex Shipman, Gina Lowe, Lynsey Tilton, Seth Wilkerson, Steve Bradley

22nd ANNUAL USAC "INDIANA SPRINT WEEK" ON TAP THIS FRIDAY NIGHT JULY 17TH; MMSA MINI SPRINTS JOIN THE ACTION
By: Chris Nunn

Bloomington, IN - July 12, 2009- A summer tradition continues for the 22nd straight year, as the USAC National Sprint Cars roll into town for the annual running of "Indiana Sprint Week" presented by Indiana Stoneworks Inc. of Bedford, IN. Fans and drivers from all over the United States and even outside of the country converge on the state of Indiana every year for this occurrence. The parking lots will be full of campers, cookouts, gatherings, games, and music, resembling a festival atmosphere before the races. Once hot laps begin, it is a different story, as things turn serious with drivers competing to win the prestigious title of "Indiana Sprint Week" champion. USAC "Indiana Sprint Week" began at the Lawrenceburg Speedway on Friday night, July 10th, with Dave Darland scoring the victory over Bryan Clauson. The series moved to Gas City I69 Speedway on Saturday night, July 11th, with Levi Jones taking the win over another runner up finish from Clauson. Sunday nights event at Kokomo on July 12th, saw Chad Boat claim the win over Clauson, who finished second for the third straight race. At press time, Clauson currenly leads the "Indiana Sprint Week" points standings with 201 points over Boat with 186. Jones sits in third with 177 points. Blake Fitzpatrick and Darland complete the top five. Joining the USAC National Sprint cars on Friday night will be the Midwest Mini Sprint Association (MMSA). The MMSA is a STOCK 1,000cc, upright, winged touring class with provision for 600cc cars to participate, and are encouraged to do so with performance bonuses. The MMSA will be the sole support class for both USAC National Sprint Car events this season on the Bloomington Speedway schedule. The race this Friday will pay $1,000 to win for the MMSA Mini Sprints. Lynn Ambrose currently leads the MMSA points standings over Scott Bradley and Colin Ambrose coming into this Friday nights event.

In previous action on July 10th, Brent Turner picked up the victory in the UMRA TQ Midget feature event over Oogie Goff, Terry Goff, Ron Combs and Brandon Gray. Kent Robinson claimed his fifth victory of the season in the O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modified division over John DeMoss, Clint DeMoss, Josh Eads, and Jacoby Hines. Lee Hobbs won the Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock feature event, his second on the season, over Steve Peeden, Clayton Perry, Troy Clark, and Greg Amick. The Hornet division made their first ever appearance at Bloomington Speedway with Troy Clark picking up the win over T.J. Garris

Since rules for the Indiana Sprint Week dictate that drivers must be 16 years of age and over, points will not be awarded towards the 2009 Bloomington Speedway Safety-Kleen Sprint Car series standings. However, the current standings see Brady Short continue to hold a 15 point advantage over Jeff Bland, Jr.. Ethan Barrow, Ty Deckard, and Scott Hampton remain third, fourth, and fifth respectively. Kent Robinson holds the lead in the O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modified standings by 21 points over Clint DeMoss. Josh Eads, John DeMoss, and Matt Bex complete the top five. The Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock points standings remain the closest, as three points separate the top three. Brad Cummings currently leads the field by one point over Clayton Perry. Troy Clark is in third just three points behind Cummings. Lee Hobbs and Jack Frye complete the top five.

Pit gates open at 3:30p.m., Grandstands 4:30p.m., Hotlaps at 6:30p.m., Racing at 7:30p.m. Kids 12 and under FREE with paid adult.
Grandstand admission $20, Pit admission $30

For more information on the Bloomington Speedway visit www.bloomingtonspeedway.com
 

TURNER, ROBINSON, HOBBS, AND CLARK SCORE VICTORIES AT BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY

By: Chris Nunn

BLOOMINGTON, IN-JULY 10th, 2009- On a night where Bloomington Speedway dodged raindrops around the area, fans were witness to great racing action, as Brent Turner, Kent Robinson, Lee Hobbs, and Troy Clark stood atop the heap in their respective divisions. Two classes made their 2009 debuts at the Bloomington Speedway, as the UMRA TQ Midgets made their yearly trek to the famed ¼ mile clay oval, and the Hornet division saw action for the first time ever at Bloomington Speedway. Point standings battles were close in the Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock and the O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modified divisions going into the evenings activities. Being that the halfway point of the season has come and gone, drivers are now looking at the light at the end of the tunnel, and racing harder than ever to keep their spot in the points.

Brent Turner and Ron Combs made up the front row for the 25 lap UMRA TQ Midget main event with Turner leading lap one by a car length over Combs. Oogie Goff and Brandon Gray ran third and fourth as the yellow flew on lap two as Robbie Roland rolled to a stop in turn three. On the restart, Goff looked to the inside of Combs for second, but could not make the pass. Up front, Combs moved to the high side to try to make a pass for the lead on Turner on lap five. Turner was able to hold Combs off just before the caution flew on lap six for A.J. Nigh, who stalled just outside of the turn two banking. Turner took the field to the green on the restart, moving to a four car length advantage over Combs. The top three cars of Turner, Combs, and Goff began to pull away from the fourth place running car of Gray. Up front, Goff moved around Combs for second, leaving Combs to battle with a hard charging Terry Goff, who had to start on the tail due to changing cars. The action slowed for the third time on lap 15, as Rick Robinson stalled his mount in turn two. As racing resumed, the top four remained the same, until Terry Goff took the third spot from Combs. With five laps to go, Turner held a comfortable lead over the field and held that margin until the checkers flew. Completing the top five were Oogie Goff, Terry Goff, Combs, and Gray.

UMRA TQ Midget heat races went to Brent Turner, Ron Combs, and Brandon Tweedy

Troy Clark and Steve Peeden brought the field to the green in the Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock main event. Clark shot to the lead with Lee Hobbs shooting under Peeden for second. The caution flew just as the field completed lap one for a multi car pileup in turn two. On the restart, Jack Frye moved around Peeden for the third spot, just as Hobbs moved to the high side to challenge for the lead. On lap four, the caution flew for Kyle Zike, who spun in turn two. The battle for the lead continued on the restart, as Hobbs and Clark dueled side by side for about seven laps before taking the lead on lap ten. At the halfway point Hobbs led Clark, Peeden, Frye, and Brad Cummings to the crossed flags. On lap 13, the caution flew as Jake Byers spun coming out of turn two. Hobbs led the field to the restart, and began to open up his lead over Clark. By lap 16, Hobbs held over a half straightaway over Clark. Clark, however, had Peeden breathing down his neck for second. Peeden took second away on lap 18, leaving Clark to battle with Frye for third. With five laps to go, Hobbs enjoyed almost an entire straightaway comfort zone over Peeden. Behind them, Clayton Perry moved into the top five, getting around both Cummings and Frye. Perry then moved around Clark to take third with just two laps to go. Up front however, it was all Hobbs, who took the checkers to pick up his second victory on the season. Rounding out the top five were Peeden, Perry, Clark, and Amick. Hobbs is sponsored by T&S Trucking, Hobbs Chassis, Niflis Design, and Growby's RTO

Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock heats went to Lee Hobbs, Jack Frye, and Brad Cummings

Clint DeMoss and Jacoby Hines led the 25 lap O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modified main event to the green flag, with DeMoss leading lap one. Kent Robinson shot from sixth to third on the first lap before moving around Hines for second on lap two. Robinson then moved to the outside of DeMoss to battle for the lead just before the caution flew on lap four for Bradley Sterrett, who had stopped outside of turn four. The restart was brought back due to a spin involving John Passmore in turn two. DeMoss and Robinson continued their battle as the green flew on the restart. Robinson dove low and made two attempts to grab the lead away for DeMoss. Unfortunately for Robinson, the caution flew again on lap six for Dave Popielarz in turn four. When racing resumed, Robinson dove low once again, and tried to take the lead away from Demoss on lap eight. DeMoss remained steadfast in the middle of the race track. On lap ten, the caution flew again for Popielarz, who had spun in turn two. When the green flew for the restart, Robinson and DeMoss restarted their war for the lead, with Robinson taking the lead on lap 13. Just as the halfway mark was being shown, the caution flew for Michael Purtlebaugh who had spun on the backstretch. With just eleven laps remaining, Robinson led DeMoss and the rest of the field to the green flag. Behind the leaders, Jacoby Hines got around Josh Eads for the fourth spot, just to give it back on lap 17. Back up front, Clint DeMoss and John DeMoss battled for the second position, with Clint holding on with just five laps to go. While this was happening, Robinson had opened up his lead to well over a half straightaway over the DeMoss brothers. With two to go, Robinson had it in cruise control, and kept it that way, picking up his second win in a row, and fifth on the season at Bloomington. Completing the top five were John DeMoss, Clint DeMoss, Eads, and Hines. Robinson is sponsored by JB Salvage, Universal Products & Services, Bob Pierce Race Cars, and Hovis Racing Engines.

O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modified heats went to Brad Barrow, Kent Robinson, and Clint DeMoss

Mark Myers II and Mason Covey made up the front row for the 20 lap Hornet feature event with Jim Price shooting between the front row starters to lead lap one. Myers fell back to the third spot, and was passed by TJ Garris for the position. The caution flew on lap three, as A.J. Clark lost his right front wheel coming out of turn four. On the restart, Garris moved to the inside of Covey for the second spot, and took the position on lap four. Garris then closed in on Price to battle for the lead, but Price stomped the gas, and began to pull away once again. The race was slowed on lap six as Troy Davis slowed on the backstretch. When racing resumed, Garris began to hound Price for the lead once again as the field clicked off lap nine. At the halfway point, the top five was Price, Garris, Troy Clark, Covey, and Bohall. Clark, who had started 15th, had picked his way through the field, and attempted to take second away from Garris on lap 13. With five laps to go, Clark took the second spot away from Garris, but needed some help to catch Price. With two to go, Price held over a half straightaway lead over Clark. Price coasted to the victory over Clark, Garris, Smith, and Bowling. After the race had ended, Price rolled to the scale area and his car was claimed. Since he refused to sell, his car was disqualified, handing the win over to Troy Clark.

Hornet heat race winners were Mark Myers II and Mason Covey

SUMMARY

UMRA TQ MIDGETS (21 ENTRIES)

HEAT ONE: Brent Turner, Jeremy Rainwater, Brandon Gray, Jason Goff, Zach Cougill, Doug Roland, Terry Goff

HEAT TWO: Ron Combs, Oogie Goff, Rick Robinson, Tad Cheek, A.J. Nigh, Robbie Roland, Michael Koontz

HEAT THREE: Brandon Tweedy, Scott Quintell, Terry Goff, Travis Stickels, Bobby Walton, John Shewbrooks, Travis Welpott

FEATURE: Brent Turner, Oogie Goff, Terry Goff, Ron Combs, Brandon Gray, Tad Cheek, Zach Cougill, Jason Goff, Michael Koontz, Robbie Roland, Jeremy Rainwater, Travis Stickels, Scott Quintell, Bobby Walton, John Shewbrooks, Rick Robinson, Brandon Tweedy, Doug Roland, A.J. Nigh

O'NEAL WOOD PRODUCTS UMP MODIFIEDS (18 ENTRIES)

HEAT ONE: Brad Barrow, Jacoby Hines, Bennie Smith, Jr., Matt Bex, David Lawson, Matt Hamilton

HEAT TWO: Kent Robinson, John DeMoss, John Passmore, Phil Vansant, Chris Martin, Dave Popielarz

HEAT THREE: Clint DeMoss, Richie Lex, Josh Eads, Michael Purtlebaugh, Bradley Sterrett, Chad Crosby

FEATURE: Kent Robinson, John DeMoss, Clint DeMoss, Josh Eads, Jacoby Hines, Richie Lex, John Passmore, Phil Vansant, Matt Hamilton, Michael Purtlebaugh, Bennie Smith, Jr., David Lawson, Bradley Sterrett, Dave Popielarz, Chris Martin, Brad Barrow, Matt Bex, Chad Crosby

TIRE AND WHEEL CENTER UMP SUPER STOCKS (17 ENTRIES)

HEAT ONE: Lee Hobbs, Greg Amick, Travis Todd, Tami Lawson, Steve Hollars, Willie Marcum

HEAT TWO: Jack Frye, Steve Peeden, Kyle Zike, Ben Dubois, Travis Howe, Jake Byers

HEAT THREE: Brad Cummings, Troy Clark, Justin Hammond, Clayton Perry, Winston Howe

FEATURE: Lee Hobbs, Steve Peeden, Clayton Perry, Troy Clark, Greg Amick, Jack Frye, Brad Cummings, Tami Lawson, Travis Howe, Steve Hollars, Kyle Zike, Willie Marcum, Jake Byers, Winston Howe, Travis Todd, Justin Hammond, Ben Dubois

HORNETS (16 ENTRIES)

HEAT ONE: Mark Myers II, Willam Jackson, TJ Garris, Daniel Bohall, Jeremy Smith, Dave Waggoner, Jr., Troy Davis, A.J. Clark

HEAT TWO: Mason Covey, Troy Clark, Jim Price, Ryan Bowling, Pat Smith, Justin Patterson, Karen Asbury, David Brummett

FEATURE: Troy Clark, T.J. Garris, Pat Smith, Ryan Bowling, David Brummett, William Jackson, Jeremy Smith, Justin Patterson, Karen Asbury, Daniel Bohall, Mason Covey, Mark Myers II, Troy Davis, David Waggoner, Jr., A.J. Clark, Jim Price

O'NEAL WOOD PRODUCTS UMP MODIFIEDS, TIRE AND WHEEL CENTER UMP SUPER STOCKS, UMRA TQ MIDGETS, AND HORNETS THIS FRIDAY NIGHT JULY 10TH, 2009 at BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY‏

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE THIS FRIDAY NIGHT JULY 10^th AT BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY by Chris Nunn

Bloomington, IN - July 5, 2009- Although the Safety-Kleen Sprint Cars will be idle this Friday night, there won't be any shortage of action on the famed 1/4 mile of the Bloomington Speedway. Along with the regular cast of characters in the O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modifieds and the Tire and Wheel Center Super Stocks, the addition of the UMRA TQ Midgets and the ever growing Hornet division will fill up the program. The UMRA last visited Bloomington Speedway on July 11, 2008 with Tate Martz holding off Joey Paxson and Current 2009 UMRA points leader Terry Goff. Making their first ever visit to the Bloomington Speedway will be the Hornets. Hornets are American or foreign front wheel drive cars with a maximum wheel base of 104 inches. They also have to be a 4 passenger type of car, no 2 passenger cars are allowed. Hornets are a very low budget class, which includes genres of drivers ranging from 14 year olds all the way up to 60 years old. Men and Women alike compete in this division.

In action last Friday night, Danny Holtsclaw broke through for his first ever Safety Kleen Sprint Car victory, passing Jeff Bland, Jr. with just one lap to go in the main event. Eric Smith, Brady Short, and Coleman Gulick completed the top five. Kent Robinson scored victory number four on the season in the O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modified division. Robinson held off a hard charging John DeMoss in the late stages of the race. Completing the top five were Josh Eads, Clint DeMoss, and Michael Purtlebaugh. In the Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock main event, Jack Frye led every lap of the 25 lap main event, finishing ahead of Greg Amick, Brad Cummings, Troy Clark, and Rick Hines.

Current Bloomington Speedway points standings in the Safety Kleen Sprint Car division sees Brady Short maintaining a 15 point advantage over Jeff Bland, Jr. Ethan Barrow sits in third place 126 points behind Short. Ty Deckard and Scott Hampton currently complete the top five. In the O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modified division, 42 points separates positions one through four, with Kent Robinson sitting atop the standings. Clint DeMoss, Josh Eads, John DeMoss, and Matt Bex round out the top five. Brad Cummings takes over the points lead in a wildly competitive Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock division. Cummings is the third different point’s leader in the series, as he took over the points lead with his third place finish last Friday night. Clayton Perry sits two points back in second, while Troy Clark is only five points back in third. Lee Hobbs and Jack Frye are tied for the fourth position only 41 points back.

Pit Gates open at 4:30 p.m., Grandstands 5:30 p.m., Hot Laps 6:30 p.m., Racing at 7:30 p.m.  Kids 12 & Under FREE general admission with paid adult, General Admission $12, Pit Admission $25.

For more information on the Bloomington Speedway, visit www.bloomingtonspeedway.com
 

DANNY HOLTSCLAW SCORES FIRST CAREER WIN AT BLOOMINGTO N SPEEDWAY; KENT ROBINSON WINS HIS FOURTH UMP MODIFIED FEATURE; JACK FRYE CLAIMS SECOND UMP SUPER STOCK MAIN

By: Chris Nunn

Bloomington, Ind.-July 3rd, 2009- The largest crowd of the season converged on the Bloomington Speedway for its annual Gigantic Aerial Fireworks display, and the great racing action that permeates from the track every Friday night. Common race fans, combined with some fans that possibly have never seen a race on the quarter mile, looked wide eyed at the skies as the Bloomington Speedway paired with Bloomington Powersports for the explosive fireworks display. 34 Safety-Kleen Sprint Cars, 23 Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stocks, and 24 O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modifieds filled the pit area. Danny Holtsclaw used a dramatic pass with two laps to go to claim his first ever Safety-Kleen Sprint Car main event at Bloomington Speedway. Kent Robinson cruised to his fourth win of the season in the O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modified main. Jack Frye took his second Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock main event.

 Eric Smith and Ethan Barrow paced the field to the green in the 25 lap Safety Kleen Sprint Car main event, with Smith leading lap one. Barrow and Danny Holtsclaw ran second and third, with Jeff Bland, Jr. fourth. Bland moved past Barrow for third on lap three, and then shot around Holtsclaw for fourth on lap four. He briefly grabbed the lead from Smith coming down the backstretch on lap five, but Smith  moved back under him. Action came to a halt on lap five, as Casey Shuman flipped coming out of turn one. Smith and Bland led the field to the restart, with Smith getting a great restart. Bland almost flipped in turn two, as he caught the cushion, and fell back a few positions. Chaos ensued behind them, as a five-car accident brought out the red flag. Tony Reed the worse for wear, as he ended up upside down in the fracas. The good news for Bland, was that a lap was not scored, and he retained his second position. The second attempt at the lap five restart saw Smith pull out to a four car length advantage over Bland. On lap eight, the top three cars of Smith, Bland, and Holtsclaw began to pull away from the fourth place running car of Ricky Williams, who was a full straightaway behind. Smith, using the bottom of the race track, kept his lead at about three car lengths, as the rim-riding Bland closed in on lap 14. With ten to go, Bland shot around Smith to take the lead, leaving Smith to contend with Holtsclaw for second. The red flew for the third time on lap 17, as Tim Spindler flipped in turn two. Mark Perry III was also involved in the accident. With eight laps to go, Bland took the green on the restart, with Smith diving under him to take the point. Bland got crossed up, coming out of turn two and lost some ground on Smith. The caution flew on lap 19, as Ty Deckard and Brent Beauchamp stopped in turn two. With Smith now back at the helm, he took the green on the restart. Behind Smith, Holtsclaw and Bland battled for second. It quickly became a three way battle for the lead, as you could throw a blanket over the top three. Smith began to show signs of smoke, as he lost the lead to Bland on lap 22. Holtsclaw moved around Smith also to move to second. With one to go, Bland lost the lead to Holtsclaw, who shot under him coming to the white. Holtsclaw made the pass stick, as he held on to win his first feature of the year at Bloomington Speedway. Rounding out the top five were Bland, Jr., Smith, Short, and Coleman Gulick. Holtsclaw is sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance, Sprint Mart, and Bell Helmets. The Sprint Mart hard charger was Kenny Niflis, who started 16th and finished 8th. 

Safety-Kleen Sprint Car heat races went to Ricky Williams, Ethan Barrow, Jeff Bland, Jr., and Brady Short. The B-Main went to Tony Reed.

Jack Frye and Brad Cummings led the field to the green in the 25 lap Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock main event. Cummings bolted to the lead at the start, and led lap one ahead of Frye and Troy Clark. The caution flew before a lap could be scored, as Justin Hammond spun off of turn two. With the field lined up for a complete restart, it was Frye leading lap one this time with Cummings second. Behind the leaders, Clark battled Earl Plessinger for the third spot, with Clark keeping the position. On lap five, Cummings made an attempt to dive under Frye for the lead, but Frye held on to the spot. On lap eight, Kyle Zike blew a right rear tire, and left a debris field on the frontstretch to bring out the yellow. On the restart, Frye once again took the field to the green, with Cummings right on his back bumper. At the halfway point, the top five was Frye, Cummings, Greg Amick, Clark, and Plessinger. With ten to go, Frye held his lead at just over three car lengths over Cummings, who now had Amick breathing down his neck. Cummings was able to hold him off, and put some space between he and Amick. Cummings closed within a car length of Frye, with six laps to go. With five to go, Amick tried once again to shoot under Cummings for second, and made the move stick on lap 21. Amick now closed within a car length of Frye, who had a lapped car in front of him with two to go. Frye cleared the lapped car, and took a five car length advantage to the white flag. That advantage was enough, as Frye cruised to his second victory on the season ahead of Amick, Cummings, Clark, and Rick Hines. Frye led all 25 laps of the main event in his Ron Hardesty Insurance, Crown Vending Food Service, Chips Counter Tops, Liberty Bail Bonds, Sgt. Smith National Guard, K&S Rolloff, Smoke-N-Lotto, Terry Cummings Racing Engines, VanHorn Racing Graphics, Extreme Performance sponsored #2

Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock heat winners were Troy Clark, Jack Frye, and Clayton Perry. The B-Main went to Lee Hobbs.

Michael Purtlebaugh and Kent Robinson made up the front row for the O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modified 25 lap feature. Robinson shot to the lead at the outset to lead lap one ahead of Purtlebaugh and Richie Lex. Clint Demoss shot into third, and then got around Purtlebaugh for the runner up spot on lap three. Behind them, Josh Eads and Matt Bex battled for fourth, with Eads holding the spot. By lap five, Robinson held over a half straightaway advantage over DeMoss. The caution flew on lap seven, as Derek Groomer spun in turn four. Robinson and DeMoss led the field to the green, with Demoss challenging for the lead on lap eight. Demoss made a move to the inside of Robinson coming out of turn four to complete lap eight, but Robinson was able to hold him off. Robinson opened up his advantage on Demoss on lap ten to about six car lengths. At the halfway point, it was Robinson, DeMoss, Eads, Purtlebaugh, and Bex completing the top five. The field slowed once again on lap 13, as debris was spotted in turn two. Robinson led the field to the green with 12 laps to go, opening up another comfortable advantage over Demoss. As laps ticked away, Robinson held steadfast to his lead, keeping it at just over five car lengths over Demoss, who himself had a good advantage over Eads in third. A three car accident, involving Chris Martin, Matt Hamilton, and Chris Vinnedge brought out the caution on lap 17. With just eight laps to go, Robinson had to find ways to keep Demoss behind him. The plan? Use the bottom of the race track. With five to go, Robinson and Demoss were seperated by just a car length. Demoss tried to switch to the highside with four to go, but lost some ground on Robinson. With one lap to go, it was all Robinson out front, taking the checkers ahead of Demoss, Eads, Clint DeMoss, and Purtlebaugh rounding out the top five. Robinson led every lap in the process in his JB Salvage, Universal Products & Services, Bob Pierce Race Cars, Hovis Race Engines sponsored #7R

O'Neal Wood Product UMP Modified heat winners were  Josh Eads, Kent Robinson, and Matt Bex. The B-Main winner was Jacoby Hines

SUMMARY

SAFETY-KLEEN SPRINT CARS (34 ENTRIES)

HEAT ONE: Ricky Williams, Brent Beauchamp, Casey Shuman, Jeff Wimmenauer, Joss Moffatt, Dakota Jackson, Kent Christian, Seth Parker, Jared Harris

HEAT TWO: Ethan Barrow, Ty Deckard, Coleman Gulick, Bub Cummings, Tony Reed, Ryan Tusing, Chris Babcock, Russ Gamester, Nick Johnson

HEAT THREE: Jeff Bland, Jr., Danny Holtsclaw, Tim Spindler, A.J. Martin, Jordan Kinser, Brian Lake, Chase Briscoe, Kurt Gross

HEAT FOUR: Brady Short, Eric Smith, Scott Hampton, Kenny Niflis, Mark Perry III, Drew Ikerd, Ray Humphrey, Eric Edwards

B-MAIN: Tony Reed, Jordan Kinser, Mark Perry III, Dakota Jackson, Seth Parker, Chase Briscoe, Brian Lake, Kent Christian, Kurt Gross, Drew Ikerd, Eric Edwards, Chris Babcock, Russ Gamester, Ryan Tusing, Joss Moffat, Nick Johnson

FEATURE: Danny Holtsclaw, Jeff Bland, Jr., Eric Smith, Brady Short, Coleman Gulick, Ethan Barrow, Ricky Williams, Kenny Niflis, Casey Shuman, Bub Cummings, Brent Beauchamp, Ty Deckard, Mark Perry III, Tim Spindler, Dakota Jackson, Scott Hampton, Jeff Wimmenauer, AJ Martin, Tony Reed, Jordan Kinser

TIRE AND WHEEL CENTER UMP SUPER STOCKS (23 ENTRIES)

HEAT ONE: Troy Clark, Brad Cummings, Tom Ault, Ben Dubois, Kyle Zike, Lee Hobbs, Travis Todd, Travis Howe

HEAT TWO: Jack Frye, Earl Plessinger, Rick Hines, Gerald Todd, Justin Hammond, Roy Bruce, Jr., Jake Byers, Steve Peeden

HEAT THREE: Clayton Perry, Greg Amick, Steve Hollars, Alan Magner, Doug Flynn, Jr., Cullen Goodman, Winston Howe

B-MAIN: Lee Hobbs, Cullen Goodman, Travis Howe, Travis Todd, Winston Howe

FEATURE: Jack Frye, Greg Amick, Brad Cummings, Troy Clark, Rick Hines, Clayton Perry, Steve Hollars, Earl Plessinger, Travis Howe, Tom Ault, Travis Todd, Justin Hammond, Doug Flynn, Jr., Alan Magner, Kyle Zike, Ben DuBois, Lee Hobbs, Cullen Goodman, Gerald Todd, Winston Howe

O'NEAL WOOD PRODUCTS UMP MODIFIEDS (24 ENTRIES)

HEAT ONE: Josh Eads, Richie Lex, Chase Sterrett, John Passmore, Bennie Smith, Jr., Matt Hamilton, Greg Amick, Chad Crosby

HEAT TWO: Kent Robinson, Michael Purtlebaugh, Ralph Groomer, Clint Demoss, Derek Groomer, Jacoby Hines, Kenny Carmichael, Rodney Harris, Jr.

HEAT THREE: Matt Bex, John Demoss, Danny Harris, Chris Martin, Karlie Holt, Chris Vinnedge, Phil Vansant, Brandon Short

B-MAIN: Jacoby Hines, Chris Vinnedge, Phil Vansant, Kenny Carmichael, Greg Amick, Matt Hamilton, Brandon Short, Chad Crosby, Rodney Harris, Jr.

FEATURE: Kent Robinson, John Demoss, Josh Eads, Clint Demoss, Michael Purtlebaugh, Richie Lex, Jacoby Hines, Phil Vansant, Danny Harris, John Passmore, Karlie Holt, Bennie Smith, Jr., Greg Amick, Matt Hamilton, Chase Sterrett, Matt Bex, Chris Vinnedge, Chris Martin, Ralph Groomer, Derek Groomer, Kenny Carmichael

24th ANNUAL GIGANTIC AERIAL FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY THIS FRIDAY NIGHT, JULY 3RD
By: Chris Nunn

Bloomington, Ind.-June 28th, 2009- Bloomington Speedway, along with Bloomington Powersports, proudly present the 24th Annual Gigantic Aerial Fireworks display on Friday night, July 3rd. On tap along with the fireworks display will be the Safety-Kleen Sprint Cars racing for $1,400 to win, O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modifieds racing for $600 to win with proper decals, and the Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stocks racing for $500 to win with proper decals. The Bloomington Speedway fireworks display is widely regarded as one of the best displays in the Midwest, and this year's edition will certainly not disappoint. Make sure you get to the track early, as this event produces one of the largest crowds of the season.

Bloomington Speedway is coming off of one of the most emotional victories in recent memory at the Bloomington Speedway, as Kenny Niflis, of Bedford, IN, scored his first ever feature win in a Sprint Car at the 21st Annual Sheldon Kinser Memorial. The win was worth $3,000, plus over $1,000 in lap prize money. Niflis won the B-Main and started 16th on the grid in the main event. He systematically picked off driver after driver before taking the lead from Brady Short on lap 25. Avoca, IN native Matt Bex picked up his second win of the season in the O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modified main event by a half straightaway over Clint DeMoss. In Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock action, Steve Peeden of Paragon, IN scored his second straight win at Bloomington Speedway over Brad Cummings.

Brady Short currently holds an 18 point advantage over Jeff Bland, Jr. in the Safety-Kleen Sprint Car division, with Ethan Barrow moving up to the third position in points. Scott Hampton and Ty Deckard remain in the top five, sitting 127 and 130 points behind respectively. The O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modified division remains close, as Kent Robinson holds a nine point advantage over Clint Demoss. Josh Eads sits 14 points behind Robinson, with John Demoss and Matt Bex rounding out the top five. Clayton Perry and Brad Cummings currently sit tied atop the Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock points standings with 426 points apiece. Lurking in third, only four points behind them is Troy Clark. Lee Hobbs sits fourth 24 points behind, with Jack Frye fifth, only 46 points behind.

Pit Gates open at 4:30 p.m., Grandstands 5:30 p.m., Hot Laps 6:30 p.m., Racing at 7:30 p.m.  Kids 12 & Under FREE general admission with paid adult, General Admission $12, Pit Admission $25.

For more information on the Bloomington Speedway, visit www.bloomingtonspeedway.com
 

KENNY NIFLIS SCORES FIRST EVER WIN IN THE 21^st ANNUAL SHELDON KINSER MEMORIAL; PEEDEN AND BEX CLAIM SUPER STOCK AND UMP MODIFIED WINS

By: Chris Nunn

Bloomington, Ind.-June 26th, 2009- As has been the norm for the past couple of weeks, sunshine and scorching temperatures greeted fans and racers alike, as Bloomington Speedway presented the 21st Annual Sheldon Kinser Memorial. With $3,000 to win and over $2,600 in lap prize money for the Safety-Kleen Sprint Cars, 42 very stout competitors signed in for the racing action. Sheldon Kinser , a Bloomington native, died of cancer in 1988. He was a three time USAC Sprint Car Series Champion (1977, 1981, and 1982). He also drove in the USAC and CART Championship Car Series. He competed from 1975-1981, with 38 combined career starts, including the Indianapolis 500 each year except 1980, when he failed to qualify. The past winners list of the Sheldon Kinser Memorial reads as a who's who of Winged and Non Winged Sprint Car drivers. Names like Hewitt, Norris, Shepard, Thomas, Briscoe, Gaines, Darland, Elliott, Kruseman, Doty, Cottle, Stanbrough, and Clayton make up the list of the 18 winners of the event. The 21st edition of the event turned out to be an absolute classic as Beford, IN native Kenny Niflis scored his first EVER feature in in a Sprint Car. If you could call a race a cinderella story, you could definitely make an argument for this one being just that.

 Chad Boat and Jon Stanbrough made up the front row for the 40 lap Sheldon Kinser Memorial main event, with Boat leading lap one. Stanbrough moved to the top side and grabbed the lead away from Boat on lap two. Behind the lead duo, Robert Ballou and Shane Cottle battled for the fifth, with Cottle nabbing the position. Back up front, Bryan Clauson moved around Boat for the runner up position, and set his sights on Stanbrough. Back to Ballou, as he now had to contend with Brady Short, as Short moved into the sixth spot. At the same time, the crowd was keeping an eye on Niflis, who had started 16th on the grid and was already up to seventh by lap eight. The only caution of the event flew on lap nine, as Ricky Williams slowed to a stop outside of turn four. On the restart, a battle for fifth began to take shape, as Short and Cottle ran side by side for the spot. Short ended up taking the position, moving Cottle back to sixth. Short then caught up with Casey Shuman, and the duo split Boat in a daring move for the fourth position. Meanwhile, Niflis began to pick off Cottle, and Ballou to move himself up to fifth. With 17 laps to go, you could throw a blanket over the top five, as Stanbrough, Clauson, Shuman, Short, and Niflis ran within inches of each other. Short then began his high side march to the front, moving around Shuman for third, and then Clauson for second. Stanbrough was the only car left in his path, as he took the lead from him. While this was going on, Niflis started to pick off cars, using precise timing and movement. First getting around Shuman, then Clauson, then Stanbrough, and finally taking the lead away from Short on lap 25. As the laps ticked down, Niflis began to open up his lead lap after lap, until he held a full straightaway advantage over Short. With five to go, you could feel the excitement from the crowd, as they began to rise to their feet. With two to go, Niflis carefully moved through lapped cars, even going three wide at one point. As the white flag flew, it was up to Niflis to turn one more perfect lap, and that he did. Niflis took the checkers in front of a wildly cheering grandstand, ahead of Short, Stanbrough, Clauson, and Shuman. Niflis is sponsored by Niflis Design, Indiana Stone Works, Gutswear.com, The Edge Collision Center, Indy Race Parts, and Indy Screen Print. The Sprint Mart hard charger award went to Niflis, as he started 16th en route to his victory.

Safety-Kleen Sprint Car heats went to Jon Stanbrough, Chad Boat, Casey Shuman, Robert Ballou, and Bryan Clauson. The C-Main went to Mark Perry III with the B-Main going to Kenny Niflis

Chase Sterrett and Matt Bex led the field to the green in the 25 lap O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modified main event. Bex jumped to the lead at the start, and would lead lap one with Sterrett and John Demoss in tow. Demoss looked under Sterrett for the second spot on lap three, and made the pass. Behind them, Kent Robinson moved around Clint Demoss for the fourth spot. The caution flew on lap four, as Chris Martin stopped in turn four. During the yellow, John Demoss stopped in turn three while running in the second position. DeMoss would exit the track, and retire from the event. On the restart, Bex took the field to the green flag, with Sterrett and Robinson running second and third. Bex began to pull away from Sterrett, opening up a half straightaway lead by lap seven. Behind him, Robinson began to feel pressure from Clint Demoss, who moved around him for third. Bex began to put lapped cars between he and the field, as he moved around David Lawson to put him a lap in arrears. At the halfway point, it was Bex, Demoss, Sterrett, Robinson, and Josh Eads making up the top five. Demoss had gotten around Sterrett as they came to the crossed flags. Bex made a daring three wide pass on two lapped cars on lap 16, as he moved to the bottom to clear the cars. A scary incident occurred on lap 17, as Sterrett jumped off the front stretch banking, flying backwards into the wall. Sterrett climbed out the car under his own power. Three lapped cars separated Bex from Clint DeMoss as the field restarted on lap 17. Demoss used no time in clearing all three lapped cars, using the bottom of the track to do so. This put the gap between Bex and Demoss to just over a half straightaway with five laps to go. With four to go, Bex continued to keep his lead at the same margin. All he needed to do was stay smooth and steady to the checkers. As the white flag flew, it was no doubt, as Bex took his second victory on the season ahead of Demoss, Robinson, Ralph Groomer, and Jared Bailey. The win was Bex's second on the season. He is sponsored by Baileys Flowers and Gifts, Indiana Stone Works, Ringers Gloves, Travis Kern Racing Engines, and Larry Shaw Race Cars

Heat races for the O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modifieds went to Matt Bex, Clint DeMoss, and Jared Bailey. The B-Main winner was Derek Groomer

Brad Cummings and Steve Peeden brought the Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock main to the green, with Cummings leading the first circuit. Peeden and Lee Hobbs fell in behind Cummings in second and third. Peeden was all over the back bumper of Cummings, attempting to grab the point, but Cummings held steadfast in his low groove. Hobbs then moved up to challenge Peeden for the second position, with Peeden able to hold him off. Troy Clark and Winston Howe saw back in fourth and fifth watching the action take place up front. As the leaders moved into lapped traffic, Cummings was able to clear the lapped car of Justin Davis. The caution flew, as Davis spun over the backstretch banking on lap 12. On the restart, Cummings led the field to the halfway mark. Cummings, Peeden, Hobbs, Clark, and Howe made up the top five. On lap 14, Peeden moved to the high side, in an attempt to take the lead. The moved worked, as he nabbed the lead on lap 15. Once he got out front, Peeden opened up a four car length advantage over Cummings. The gap grew as Peeden took the five to go signal a half straightaway ahead of Cummings. Behind them, Clayton Perry moved his way into the top five, getting around Howe in the process. With two to go, Peeden held a comfortable advantage, almost a full straightaway over Cummings. He would hold that lead and claim his second straight win at the Bloomington Speedway ahead of Cummings, Hobbs, Perry, and Clark. Peeden is sponsored by Darlene Robinson of Remax Realty, Townsend Transmission, Drapalik Surveying and Engineering, Davis Automotive, and Butler Grafix

Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock heat races were won by Brad Cummings and Troy Clark

$2,650 was donated in lap prize money, and Bloomington Speedway would like to thank the following: Indiana Stone Works, Peterson's Holdings Inc., Servpro of Monroe County, Chips Countertops, Extreme Performance, Sprint Mart, Advance Auto Care of Bloomington, Jerry Shaw, JB Salvage, STIDA.com for two great racers in Sheldon Kinser and Jerry Rice, Pritchards Service Center, Foxco Inc., Kyle Busch Motorsports. $400 was also donated for the fast qualifier by Race Fans and Kyle Busch Motorsports.

SUMMARY OF RESULTS

SAFETY-KLEEN SPRINT CARS (42 ENTRIES)

QUALIFICATIONS: Jeff Bland, Jr. 11.154; Chad Boat 11.236; Kenny Niflis 11.273; Brady Short 11.279; Bryan Clauson 11.300; Nic Faas 11.315; Shane Cottle 11.323; Casey Shuman 11.352; Ted Hines 11.376; Jeff Wimmenauer 11.378; Jon Stanbrough 11.395; Ty Deckard 11.468; Brent Beauchamp 11.493; Tim Spindler 11.510; Danny Holtsclaw 11.533; Eric Smith 11.550; Mike Hess 11.576; Jared Harris 11.578; Robert Ballou 11.599; Kevin Thomas, Jr. 11.604; Matt Goodnight 11.653; Chase Briscoe 11.691; Kenny Carmichael 11.693; Mike Spencer 11.714; Kent Christian 11.727; Drew Ikerd 11.744; Ethan Barrow 11.759; Hunter Scheurenberg 11.784; Ricky Williams 11.784; Seth Parker 11.788; Casey Riggs 11.852; Mark Perry III 11.855; Scott Hampton 11.907; Dickie Gaines 11.994; Kyle Robbins 12.051; Bub Cummings 12.172; Jordan Kinser 12.197; John Dick 12.434; Cam Schafer 12.611; Eric Edwards 12.970; Brian Lake NT; Jesse Cramer NT

HEAT ONE: Jon Stanbrough, Jeff Bland, Jr., Eric Smith, Casey Riggs, Nic Faas, Matt Goodnight, Bub Cummings, Drew Ikerd, Brian Lake

HEAT TWO: Chad Boat, Shane Cottle, Mike Hess, Ethan Barrow, Ty Deckard, Jordan Kinser, Mark Perry III, Chase Briscoe, Jesse Cramer

HEAT THREE: Casey Shuman, Brent Beauchamp, Hunter Scheurenberg, Kenny Niflis, Kenny Carmichael, Scott Hampton, Jared Harris, John Dick

HEAT FOUR: Robert Ballou, Brady Short, Ricky Williams, Dickie Gaines, Tim Spindler, Mike Spencer, Ted Hines, Cam Shafer

HEAT FIVE: Bryan Clauson, Kent Christian, Jeff Wimmenauer, Kevin Thomas, Jr., Seth Parker, Eric Edwards, Kyle Robbins, Danny Holtsclaw

C-MAIN: Mark Perry III, Bub Cummings, Jared Harris, Chase Briscoe, Danny Holtsclaw, Drew Ikerd, Ted Hines, Cam Schafer, Kyle Robbins, Brian Lake, John Dick, Jesse Cramer

B-MAIN: Kenny Niflis, Dickie Gaines, Ethan Barrow, Casey Riggs, Kevin Thomas, Jr., Tim Spindler, Scott Hampton, Kenny Carmichael, Mark Perry III, Seth Parker, Bub Cummings, Eric Edwards, Danny Holtsclaw, Jared Harris, Jordan Kinser, Matt Goodnight, Nic Faas, Mike Spencer, Chase Briscoe, Ty Deckard

SHELDON KINSER MEMORIAL FEATURE: Kenny Niflis, Brady Short, Jon Stanbrough, Bryan Clauson, Casey Shuman, Dickie Gaines, Shane Cottle, Eric Smith, Chad Boat, Hunter Scheurenberg, Jeff Bland, Jr., Brent Beauchamp, Robert Ballou, Casey Riggs, Kevin Thomas, Jr., Jeff Wimmenauer, Mike Hess, Ricky Williams, Kent Christian

O'NEAL WOOD PRODUCTS UMP MODIFIEDS (23 ENTRIES)

HEAT ONE: Matt Bex, John Demoss, Josh Eads, Chris Martin, Karlie Holt, Derek Groomer, Danny Harris, Brad Barrow

HEAT TWO: Clint Demoss, Chase Sterrett, Shelby Miles, Earl Plessinger, Richie Lex, Matt Hamilton, Joe Godsey, Charlie Belden, Jr.

HEAT THREE: Jared Bailey, Kent Robinson, Ralph Groomer, Bennie Smith, Jr., David Lawson, Bradley Sterrett, Phil Vansant

B-MAIN: Derek Groomer, Brad Barrow, Bradley Sterrett, Joe Godsey, Phil Vansant, Matt Hamilton, Danny Harris

FEATURE: Matt Bex, Clint Demoss, Kent Robinson, Ralph Groomer, Jared Bailey, Derek Groomer, Josh Eads, Brad Barrow, Richie Lex, Earl Plessinger, Matt Hamilton, Joe Godsey, Karlie Holt, Phil Vansant, David Lawson, Chris Martin, Chase Sterrett, Bennie Smith, Jr., Bradley Sterrett, John Demoss, Shelby Miles

TIRE AND WHEEL CENTER UMP SUPER STOCKS (20 ENTRIES)

HEAT ONE: Brad Cummings, Lee Hobbs, Steve Hollars, Winston Howe, Greg Amick, Kevin Arthur, Kyle Zike, Jim Moore, Tami Lawson, Travis Howe

HEAT TWO: Troy Clark, Steve Peeden, Jack Frye, Justin Hammond, Jake Byers, Justin Davis, Clayton Perry, Chris Hillman, Travis Todd, Tom Ault

FEATURE: Steve Peeden, Brad Cummings, Lee Hobbs, Clayton Perry, Troy Clark, Winston Howe, Greg Amick, Jack Frye, Steve Hollars, Chris Hillman, Justin Hammond, Jake Byers, Jim Moore, Kyle Zike, Justin Davis, Tami Lawson, Travis Todd, Kevin Arthur, Tom Ault

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21ST ANNUAL "SHELDON KINSER MEMORIAL" ON TAP THIS FRIDAY JUNE 26TH

BLOOMINGTON, IND-JUNE 22, 2009- A summer tradition continues this Friday night, June 26th, as the 21st Annual Sheldon Kinser Memorial will take place at the Bloomington Speedway. Kinser, a Bloomington native, died of cancer in 1988. He was a three-time USAC Sprint Car Series Champion (1977, 1981, 1982). He also drove in the USAC and CART Championship Car series. He competed during the 1975-1981 seasons, with 38 combined career starts, including the Indianapolis 500 each year except 1980, when he failed to qualify. He had 11 top-10 finishes, with a best of third at Texas World Speedway in 1979. The Safety Kleen Sprint Car division will run for $3,000 to win and $300 to start. Also lap money will be up for grabs, as $50 will go to the leader of each of the 40 laps. Currently, over $2,000 has been donated, meaning a possible $5,000 payday if the winner has led every lap. Running with the Safety Kleen Sprint Cars will be the O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modifieds for $700 to win and the Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stocks for $600 to win.

In previous action at the Bloomington Speedway on June 19th, Brady Short picked up his fourth Safety Kleen Sprint Car victory of the season. Short dominated the 25 lap event, taking the checkers ahead of Jeff Bland, Jr., Danny Holtsclaw, Jesse Cramer, and Casey Shuman. Kent Robinson scored the victory in the O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modified main event, his third of the season ahead of Josh Eads, Brad Barrow, Clint Demoss, and Richie Lex. The Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock main event saw a first time winner in Paragon, IN native Steve Peeden. Peeden took the lead late in the race and took the checkers ahead of Brad Cummings, Winston Howe, Jason Thomas, and Ben Dubois.

Current Bloomington Speedway points standings in the Safety Kleen Sprint Car division sees Brady Short with a ten point advantage over Jeff Bland, Jr., Jon Sciscoe, Scott Hampton, and Ty Deckard complete the top five. In the O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modified division, 91 points separates the top five as Kent Robinson holds the points lead over Josh Eads, Clint Demoss, John Demoss, and Chase Sterrett. In the Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock division, Clayton Perry holds a seven point advantage over Brad Cummings, and an eight point lead over Troy Clark in third. Lee Hobbs and Jack Frye round out the top five.  

Pit Gates open at 4:30 p.m., Grandstands 5:30 p.m., Hot Laps 6:30 p.m., Racing at 7:30 p.m.  Kids 12 & Under FREE general admission with paid adult, General Admission $15, Pit Admission $30.

For more information on the Bloomington Speedway, visit www.bloomingtonspeedway.com

SHORT, ROBINSON, AND PEEDEN VISIT BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY VICTORY LANE

By: Chris Nunn

BLOOMINGTON, IND.-JUNE 19, 2009- Temperatures soared into the mid 90's on Friday night, making for a hot and humid evening at the Bloomington Speedway. The hot temperatures couldn't deter drivers and fans from showing up at the Bloomington Speedway for KIVA Networking Night. 33 Safety Kleen Sprint Cars, 14 O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modifieds, and 21 Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stocks made up the racing program for the evening. For the Safety Kleen Sprint Cars, drivers used this race as a tuneup for the upcoming 21st Annual “Sheldon Kinser Memorial” event that will be run on Friday night June 26th. That event will pay $3,000 to win; $300 to start, plus lap prize money. 

Brady Short and Danny Holtsclaw made up the front row for the 25 lap Safety Kleen Sprint Car main event, as Short led lap one. Jeff Bland Jr got around Holtsclaw for second at the line. Chad Boat then moved around Bland to take the runner up spot on lap two. On lap four, Boat shot around Short to take the point, as Short made a dive low to grab it back. The duo ran side by side for two laps until the caution flew on lap six for debris in turn one. Before the caution, Jesse Cramer and Bland were dicing it out side by side for the third spot. On the restart, Bland shot under Boat to grab second going into turn one. As this was happening, Short padded his lead to over a half straightaway over Bland. Holtsclaw began to move his way back up, as he battled with Boat for the third position. Holtsclaw grabbed the spot as the field completed lap ten. At the halfway mark, it was Short, Bland, Holtsclaw, Boat, and Cramer making completing the top five. On lap 14, Short's lead had grown to a full straightaway over Bland and Holtsclaw. Back in the top five, Casey Shuman moved to the fifth position, getting around Cramer, bringing Jon Sciscoe with him to sixth. Up front, Short began lapping cars, putting two backmarkers between he and Bland. With five to go, Short enjoyed well over a full straightaway lead over Bland, and just had to stay out of trouble. Staying out of trouble looked easy for Short, as he cruised to a decisive victory over Bland, Holtsclaw, Cramer, and Shuman. The Sprint Mart Hard Charger award went to Jon Sciscoe, who started 12th and finished 7th. The win was Short's fourth of the year. He is sponsored by Indiana Stoneworks, Short Trucking, Simpson, and Athenia Mason Supply

Safety Kleen Sprint Car heats were won by Danny Holtsclaw, Casey Shuman, Jesse Cramer, and Chad Boat. The B-Main went to Mark Perry III

Winston Howe and Brad Cummings made up the front row for the 25 lap Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock main event with Cummings leading lap one. Howe fell into second with Steve Peeden third. The caution would fly on lap two, as Justin Hammond spun off the turn two banking. Cummings darted out to a four car length advantage over Howe as the green flew on the restart. On lap four, Peeden worked under Howe to grab the second position, as Jason Thomas and Ben Dubois battled for fourth. Thomas grabbed fourth as the top five ran single file at lap seven. Up front, Peeden was closing the gap between he and Cummings, as the lead was only two car lengths for Cummings. On lap 11, Peeden moved to the topside of Cummings and attempted a pass for the lead. Cummings held his line, and kept Peeden at bay. At the halfway point, it was Cummings, Peeden, Howe, Thomas, and Dubois making up the top five. Contact between the leaders on lap 14, caused Peeden to drop back just a little from Cummings rear end. Peeden, however, used the lapped car of Hammond to take the lead on lap 16, as they went three wide with the lapped car. Cummings dove back to the bottom, and made a move on Peeden on lap 19 for the lead. Peeden kept the advantage as they took the two to go signal. With four to go, the gap between Peeden and Cummings sat at less than two car lengths. The lead remained the same for Peeden, as he took the white flag. Cummings could not catch up, however, as Peeden scored his first career victory at the Bloomington Speedway. Rounding out the top five were Cummings, Howe, Thomas, and Dubois. Peeden, a Paragon, IN native is sponsored by Darlene Robinson/Remax Realty, Townsend Transmission, Drapalik Surveying & Engineering, Davis Automotive, and Butler Grafix.

Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock heats went to Steve Peeden, Tom Ault, and Brad Cummings

The 25 lap O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modified main event would see Richie Lex and Kent Robinson on the front row. The initial start would be waved off, as Chris Martin spun in turn two. On the second attempt, Robinson took the lead and led lap one ahead of Lex and John Demoss. Clint Demoss looked to make it three wide with Josh Eads and John Demoss for third, but had to back off. Eads then looked under John Demoss for the third spot, but was unable to make the pass. John Demoss then moved to the topside and took second away from Lex. Eads also was able to move around Lex to take third. Eads and John Demoss battled side by side on lap seven for the second position, with Eads able to get around. The caution flew on lap eight, as David Lawson spun in turn one. When racing resumed, Robinson maintained his lead by three car lengths over Eads as they completed lap ten. Eads poked his nose under Robinson on lap eleven, but Robinson was able to hold him off. At the halfway point, it was Robinson, Eads, John Demoss, Clint Demoss, and Lex completing the top five. With ten to go, the top four had put some distance between they and the fifth place running Lex. The yellow flew once again on lap 16, as Phil Vansant spun in turn three. As lightning began to flash in the western skies, the field took the green with just nine laps to go, with Robinson leading Eads and John Demoss. Behind the leaders, Brad Barrow moved into the top five, getting around Lex. Disaster would strike John Demoss on lap 18, as he broke coming out of turn four, resulting in a caution. With seven laps to go, the green flew on the restart, with Robinson at the point. The car on the move was the one of Barrow, who shot to the highside and moved around Eads for second on lap 19. Eads battled back, but could not get the spot with five laps to go. While Eads and Barrow duked it out for second, Robinson began to pull away. With three laps to go, Eads moved back under Barrow for second. Robinson took the white flag and held on to take the win, about five car lengths ahead of Eads, Barrow, Clint Demoss, and Lex. Robinson, a Bloomington native is sponsored by JB Salvage, Universal Products and Services, Bob Pierce Race Cars, and Hovis Racing Engines

O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modified heat wins went to Richie Lex and John Demoss

SUMMARY

SAFETY KLEEN SPRINT CARS (32 ENTRIES)

HEAT ONE: Danny Holtsclaw, Jeff Bland Jr, Bub Cummings, Dickie Gaines, Jordan Kinser, Ty Deckard, Kevin Chambers, Andrew Prather, Kurt Gross

HEAT TWO: Casey Shuman, Scott Hampton, Kent Christian, Ethan Barrow, Robert Ballou, Drew Ikerd, Chase Briscoe, Jared Harris

HEAT THREE: Jesse Cramer, Ricky Williams, Kenny Niflis, Bobby Stines, Mark Perry III, Chris Babcock, Keith Bloom Jr, Casey Riggs

HEAT FOUR: Chad Boat, Brady Short, Jon Sciscoe, Eric Smith, Logan Hupp, Jeff Wimmenauer, Ray Humphrey, Dakota Jackson

B-MAIN: Mark Perry III, Robert Ballou, Jordan Kinser, Logan Hupp, Andrew Prather, Ty Deckard, Chase Briscoe, Casey Riggs, Chris Babcock, Ray Humphrey, Jeff Wimmenauer, Drew Ikerd, Dakota Jackson, Jared Harris, Kevin Chambers, Kurt Gross, Keith Bloom Jr

FEATURE: Brady Short, Jeff Bland Jr, Danny Holtsclaw, Jesse Cramer, Casey Shuman, Chad Boat, Jon Sciscoe, Kenny Niflis, Dickie Gaines, Bub Cummings, Kent Christian, Ricky Williams, Scott Hampton, Bobby Stines, Mark Perry III, Jordan Kinser, Eric Smith, Logan Hupp, Robert Ballou, Ethan Barrow

O'NEAL WOOD PRODUCTS UMP MODIFIEDS (14 ENTRIES)

HEAT ONE: Richie Lex, Kent Robinson, Clint Demoss, Chase Sterrett, Phil Vansant, Chris Martin, Karlie Holt

HEAT TWO: John Demoss, Josh Eads, Brad Barrow, Bradley Sterrett, Bennie Smith Jr, David Lawson, Matt Hamilton

FEATURE: Kent Robinson, Josh Eads, Brad Barrow, Clint Demoss, Richie Lex, Karlie Holt, John Demoss, Chase Sterrett, Phil Vansant, Matt Hamilton, Chris Martin, Bennie Smith Jr, David Lawson, Bradley Sterrett

TIRE AND WHEEL CENTER UMP SUPER STOCKS (21 ENTRIES)

HEAT ONE: Steve Peeden, Ben Dubois, Clayton Perry, Jack Frye, Travis Howe, Justin Hammond, Tami Lawson

HEAT TWO: Tom Ault, Roy Bruce Jr, Jason Thomas, Kyle Zike, Gerald Todd, Steve Hollars, Travis Todd

HEAT THREE: Brad Cummings, Winston Howe, Lee Hobbs, Greg Amick, Jake Byers, Troy Clark, Jason Clark

FEATURE: Steve Peeden, Brad Cummings, Winston Howe, Jason Thomas, Ben Dubois, Clayton Perry, Tom Ault, Lee Hobbs, Jack Frye, Troy Clark, Greg Amick, Roy Bruce Jr, Travis Howe, Gerald Todd, Tami Lawson, Justin Hammond, Steve Hollars, Kyle Zike, Travis Todd, Jake Byers, Jason Clark

KIVA NIGHT AT BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY THIS FRIDAY NIGHT JUNE 19TH

BLOOMINGTON, IND.-JUNE 16, 2009- Racing action returns to the Bloomington Speedway this Friday night, June 16th with the Safety Kleen Sprint Cars, Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stocks, and O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modifieds on the card. Kiva Night at Bloomington Speedway will mark the halfway point of the season, as this marks race number 11 on the 22 race schedule. The first half of the season has been one to remember already, as three wide finishes and last lap passes for the win have been commonplace. Kiva Networking has been the internet service provider for the Bloomington Speedway for years, and continues to provide great service to customers in more than 48 states and 37 of the top 50 Metropolitan Service Areas including New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Atlanta, Indianapolis, and Washington D.C.. For more information on Kiva Networking, visit www.kiva.net

In previous action at the Bloomington Speedway, the USAC National Midgets visited the famed 1/4 mile, for "Indiana Midget Week". Brad Kuhn of Avon, IN. stunned the large crowd with a last lap pass on Brad Sweet to pick up the victory. In Safety Kleen Sprint Car action, Bedford, IN native Brady Short scored a convincing win over Jerry Coons, Jr with Chad Boat, Jon Stanbrough, and Jeff Bland Jr. battling three wide behind them.

Current Bloomington Speedway points standings sees Brady Short holding an eight point advantage over Jeff Bland Jr. Jon Sciscoe, Ty Deckard, and Scott Hampton complete the top five in the Safety Kleen Sprint Car division. In the Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock division, Clayton Perry has a slim two point advantage over three time winner Troy Clark. Brad Cummings, Lee Hobbs, and Jack Frye make up the remainder of the top five. O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modified points standings are the closest of all, as only 15 points seperates the top four, and 37 points seperates the top five. Kent Robinson currently sits atop the standings with Clint Demoss, Josh Eads, John Demoss, and Matt Bex making up the top five.

Pit Gates open at 4:30 p.m., Grandstands 5:30 p.m., Hot Laps 6:30 p.m., Racing at 7:30 p.m.  Kids 12 & Under FREE general admission with paid adult, General Admission $12, Pit Admission $25.

For more information on the Bloomington Speedway, visit www.bloomingtonspeedway.com

BRAD KUHN CLAIMS USAC INDIANA MIDGET WEEK WIN AT BLOOMINGTON; BRADY SHORT PICKS UP SAFETY KLEEN SPRINT CAR MAIN

By: Chris Nunn

Bloomington, Ind-June 12th, 2009- Campers, Tents, Grills, Hibachi's, and games of Cornhole were an indication on how important the happenings at the Bloomington Speedway were on Friday night. The third leg of USAC “Indiana Midget Week” rolled into town and brought Midget drivers from all over the United States as well as Austrailia. The international flare even crossed over into the Safety Kleen Sprint Car division, as we had a driver from New Zealand join us to race. 38 USAC National Midgets and 38 Safety Kleen Sprint Cars made up the program for the evening.

 The 30 lap Mopar USAC National Midget feature event saw Josh Wise and Brad Sweet lead the 24 car field to the green flag with Sweet leading the first lap. Wise held second with Jerry Coons Jr and Chad Boat right behind him. Coons grabbed third, with Boat having to contend with Tracy Hines in a battle for fourth. Hines used the high side to motor past Boat for fourth. Boat fought back, but was not able to make the pass back on Hines. Up front, Hines moved under Sweet in an attempt to take the lead away on lap eight, but couldn't make the move stick. The caution flew on lap 10, as Brad Loyet slowed on the backstretch. On the restart, Sweet led the field to the green, with Wise and Hines now second and third. Hines had moved around Coons on the restart. Coons then lost the fourth position to Boat, who got around him on lap 12. At halfway, it was Sweet, Wise, Hines, Boat, and Coons making up the top five. On lap 16, Wise looked under Sweet again in an attempt for the lead, but Sweet shut the door. Wise tried it again on lap 18, but the results were the same. The third time proved to be the charm, as on lap 19, he moved under Wise on the backstretch and grabbed the point. The caution flew for the second time on lap 21, as Cole Carter spun coming out of turn four. With nine to go, the green flew for the restart, with Sweet at the front. Behind him, a hard charging Brad Kuhn grabbed third away from Hines. Kuhn had started 14th on the grid. The caution flew again on lap 23, as Matt Sherrell blew an engine. With just seven laps to go, Wise surrendered the lead back to Sweet. Sweet began to pull away , as Kuhn moved under Wise for second. With five to go, Sweet held a six car length advantage over Kuhn. Kuhn needed a yellow in bad fashion, and got one, as Levi Jones and Zach Daum both spun  coming out of turn four on lap 26. On the restart, Kuhn shot under Sweet to try to take the lead, but Sweet held him off. The top two began to pull away from the field with two laps to go. As the duo moved into turn four to take the white flag, they made contact, resulting in a flattened left rear tire on the Sweet machine. Sweet held the lead as they took the white flag, but as they moved down the backstretch, the flat left rear on Sweet's car could not hold up, and he shot up the track, allowing Kuhn to make the winning pass coming to the checkers. Rounding out the top five were Sweet, Wise, Hines, and Bryan Clauson.

Fast qualifying honors went to Steve Buckwalter as he set a new Midget track record with a lap of 11.565, with USAC Midget heats going to Cole Whitt, Thomas Meseraull, Chad Boat, and, Brad Kuhn. The B-Main went to Josh Wise

 Jerry Coons Jr and Brady Short made up the front row for the 25 lap Safety Kleen Sprint Car feature event with Kent Christian looping his mount on the start. The field would reform for the restart, with Short leading the first lap. Coons and Chad Boat ran single file behind Short as the yellow flew on lap two, this time for Shane Hmiel who had stopped coming out of turn two. Short jumped out to a six car length advantage over Coons, who had to contend with Boat who ran side by side with him for second. The battle would cease, as the caution flew once again, this time for the spun car of Anthony Peterman on lap three. With Short out front again on the restart, Boat once again took a look to the inside of Coons for the runner up spot. The pass was made on lap five, as Boat took second from Coons. By lap seven, Short had stretched his lead to a full straightaway, and was looking to start the lapping process. Coons worked the inside of Boat again for second, this time bringing Dave Darland with him to join in the fun. At the halfway mark, it was Short, Boat, Coons, Darland, and Jon Stanbrough rounding out the top five. The battle for second continued to rage, as you could throw a blanket over Coons, Darland, Stanbrough, and Boat. Coons took the second spot away from Boat, only to see Boat charge back to the  highside in an attempt to reclaim the position. Coons held steadfast on the bottom and kept Boat at bay.    While this was going on, Stanbrough got around Darland for the fourth spot, and began to pressure Boat for third. Disaster almost struck Short while leading, as Kyle Robbins spun in front of him. Short hit Robbins in the front end, but kept in the gas, and regained his lead due to not stopping on the speedway. This would set up a two lap shootout, with Short having two lapped cars between he and the second place car of Coons. Short used those two lapped cars to his advantage, and immediately took the white flag with more than a half straightaway lead over Coons. The advantage would stay with Short, as he cruised to the victory over Coons, Jr., Boat, Stanbrough, and Bland Jr completed the top five. Short is sponsored by Indiana Stoneworks, Short Trucking, Simpson Racing Products, and Athenia Mason Supply. The Sprint Mart Hard Charger was Dickie Gaines, who started 19th and finished 8th.

Safety Kleen Sprint Car heat races went to Brady Short, Jeff Bland, Jr., Dave Darland, and Matt Westfall. The B-Mains went to Kent Christian and Kenny Niflis

SUMMARY

USAC NATIONAL MIDGETS (38 ENTRIES)

QUALIFYING: Steve Buckwalter 11.565 (NTR); Darren Hagen 11.575; Chad Boat 11.607; Jerry Coons Jr 11.628; Brad Sweet 11.660; Josh Wise 11.697; Shane Hmiel 11.699; Tracy Hines 11.721; Bryan Clauson 11.728; Chase Barber 11.728; Kevin Swindell 11.731; Dene McAllan 11.735; Cole Whitt 11.757; Brad Loyet 11.762; Ryan Kaplan 11.765; Brad Kuhn 11.775; Kody Swanson 11.779; Nathan High 11.789; Dave Darland 11.809; Mark Brown 11.813; Bobby East 11.816; Thomas Meseraull 11.825; Cole Carter 11.829; Matt Sherrell 11.857; Ricky Ehrgott 11.868; Caleb Armstrong 11.872; Zach Daum 11.895; Dakota Armstrong 11.929; Levi Jones 11.936; Henry Clarke 11.937; Miranda Throckmorton 11.952; Brent Beauchamp 11.985; Billy Wease 11.991; Jonathan Hendrick 11.994; Andrew Deal 11.996; Wes Guiterrez 12.042; Matt Westfall 12.363; Buddy Lowther 13.093

HEAT ONE: Cole Whitt, Bryan Clauson, Steve Buckwalter, Brad Sweet, Kody Swanson, Ricky Ehrgott, Levi Jones, Matt Westfall, Bobby East

HEAT TWO: Thomas Meseraull, Darren Hagen, Brad Loyet, Nathan High, Jonathan Hendrick, Josh Wise, Buddy Lowther, Chase Barber, Henry Clarke, Caleb Armstrong

HEAT THREE: Chad Boat, Cole Carter, Kevin Swindell, Zach Daum, Shane Hmiel, Dave Darland, Miranda Throckmorton, Andrew Deal, Ryan Kaplan

HEAT FOUR: Brad Kuhn, Matt Sherrell, Jerry Coons Jr, Brent Beauchamp, Dene McAllan, Dakota Armstrong, Tracy Hines, Mark Brown, Wes Guiterrez

B-MAIN: Josh Wise, Tracy Hines, Kody Swanson, Shane Hmiel, Ryan Kaplan, Levi Jones, Dene McAllan, Dakoda Armstrong, Henry Clarke, Jonathan Hendrick, Chase Barber, Miranda Throckmorton, Buddy Lowther, Ricky Ehrgott, Dave Darland, Matt Westfall, Billy Wease, Bobby East, Caleb Armstrong

FEATURE: Brad Kuhn, Brad Sweet, Josh Wise, Tracy Hines, Bryan Clauson, Steve Buckwalter, Chad Boat, Jerry Coons Jr, Brent Beauchamp, Shane Hmiel, Thomas Meseraull, Darren Hagen, Cole Whitt, Kevin Swindell, Nathan High, Kody Swanson, Ryan Kaplan, Levi Jones, Cole Carter, Dakota Armstrong, Zach Daum, Matt Sherrell, Brad Loyet, Bobby East

SAFETY-KLEEN SPRINT CARS (38 ENTRIES)

HEAT ONE: Brady Short, Chad Boat, Hunter Schuerenberg, Jon Sciscoe, Kent Christian, Dickie Gaines, Scott Hampton, Todd Kimmel, Ray Humphrey, Ethan Barrow

HEAT TWO; Jeff Bland Jr, Jon Stanbrough, Kyle Robbins, Logan Hupp, Matt Goodnight, Shane Hmiel, Chase Briscoe, Blair Julian, Michael Severs, Ty Deckard

HEAT THREE: Dave Darland, Jerry Coons Jr, Anthony Peterman, Mark Perry III, Jeff Wimmenauer, Chris Babcock, Kevin Chambers, Jordan Kinser, Kevin Thomas Jr

HEAT FOUR: Matt Westfall, Bobby Stines, Danny Holtsclaw, Aric Gentry, Bub Cummings, Kenny Niflis, Drew Ikerd, Casey Riggs, Eric Smith

B-MAIN ONE: Kent Christian, Dickie Gaines, Scott Hampton, Kevin Chambers, Chris Babcock, Ethan Barrow, Jeff Wimmenauer, Kevin Thomas Jr, Jordan Kinser, Ray Humphrey, Todd Kimmel

B-MAIN TWO: Kenny Niflis, Shane Hmiel, Chase Briscoe, Bub Cummings, Matt Goodnight, Casey Riggs, Drew Ikerd, Ty Deckard, Michael Severs, Blair Julian, Eric Smith

FEATURE: Brady Short, Jerry Coons Jr, Chad Boat, Jon Stanbrough, Jeff Bland Jr, Dave Darland, Matt Westfall, Dickie Gaines, Jon Sciscoe, Aric Gentry, Danny Holtsclaw, Logan Hupp, Kenny Niflis, Hunter Schuerenberg, Mark Perry III, Kyle Robbins, Shane Hmiel, Bobby Stines, Anthony Peterman, Kent Christian

USAC MIDGETS AND SAFETY KLEEN SPRINT CARS ON TAP THIS FRIDAY NIGHT JUNE 12TH AT BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY
By: Chris Nunn

Bloomington, Ind-June 6th, 2009- Midget racers from literally around the world will converge on Bloomington Speedway this Friday night, June 12th for the third leg of the 2009 edition of "USAC Indiana Midget Week". Coming into the 2009 version of Indiana Midget Week, Tracy Hines of New Castle, Ind. will attempt to defend his Indiana Midget Week championship against the ultra-competitive challengers of the USAC National Midget Series. Nine drivers currently sit within 100 points of the current USAC National Midget points leader Darren Hagen of Riverside, California as they come into USAC Indiana Midget Week. The mini series starts Wednesday night June 10th at the Gas City I69 Speedway, Twin Cities Raceway Park on Thursday June 11th, Bloomington Speedway on Friday June 12th, Lawrenceburg Speedway on Saturday June 13th, and finishes out on Sunday June 14th at the Kokomo Speedway.

Last years edition of USAC Indiana Midget Week at Bloomington Speedway brought 48 entries from the United States even outside the United States, with Davey Ray claiming the win over Brad Sweet and Cole Whitt. Look for a strong contingent of USAC Midget racers to try their hand at the tough 1/4 mile bullring of the Bloomington Speedway.

To add to the Open Wheel lovers excitement, the Safety Kleen Sprint Car division will be on hand with the USAC National Midgets to provide an exciting night of open wheel action.

In previous action at Bloomington Speedway, Jeff Bland, Jr. led the final 100 feet of the Safety Kleen Sprint Car feature, and claimed the win over Jon Stanbrough, Chad Boat, Ty Deckard, and Logan Hupp. In O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modified action, Shelby Miles unloaded his brand new Bob Pierce Race Car and picked up the win over Clint DeMoss, Brad Barrow, John DeMoss, and Josh Eads. Lee Hobbs picked up his first victory of the season at Bloomington in the Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stocks over Kevin Arthur, Clayton Perry, Jason Thomas, and Greg Amick.

Current Bloomington Speedway points standings sees Brady Short holding a scant two point advantage over Jeff Bland, Jr. in the Safety Kleen Sprint Car division. Ty Deckard sits third with Brent Beauchamp fourth, and Ethan Barrow fifth. In O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modified points, less than ten points seperates points leader Kent Robinson from second place Clint Demoss, and third place Josh Eads. John DeMoss and Matt Bex rounds out the top five. Clayton Perry took over the points lead from Troy Clark in the Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock division. He currently holds a two point advantage over Clark, with Brad Cummings, Lee Hobbs, and Jack Frye completing the top five.

Pit Gates open at 4:30 p.m., Grandstands 5:30 p.m., Hot Laps 6:30 p.m., Racing at 7:30 p.m.  Kids 12 & Under FREE general admission with paid adult, General Admission $20, Pit Admission $30.

For more information on the Bloomington Speedway, visit www.bloomingtonspeedway.com
 

BLAND, MILES, AND HOBBS CLAIM U.S. ARMY RECRUITERS NIGHT VICTORIES AT BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY
By: Chris Nunn
 
Bloomington, Ind.-June 5th, 2009- Race cars, fans, climbing walls, giveaways, and sunny skies greeted race fans as they pulled into the Bloomington Speedway last Friday night for U.S. Army Recruiters night at the races. 37 Safety Kleen Sprint Cars, 24 Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stocks, and 20 O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modifieds signed in to give the fans and recruiters alike an action packed night of racing. On hand for the Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stocks were part of the Battle of the Super Stocks (BOSS) Series, a series of Super Stock races throughout the state of Indiana.
 
Ty Deckard and Chad Boat made up the front row of the 25 lap Safety Kleen Sprint Car main event, with Mark Perry III taking an end over end tumble over the turn two banking to bring out a red flag on the first turn. After a lengthy red flag period, racing resumed with a complete restart and Deckard leading lap one. Boat tried a move under Deckard on lap three, but Deckard shut the door coming out of turn two. Logan Hupp moved his way in to battle for second with Boat on lap five. Boat moved away from him, and took the lead away from Deckard on lap seven. Hupp then moved around Deckard for second. Meanwhile, Jeff Bland Jr, who had started ninth, had moved his way up to the third position, getting around Deckard. At the halfway point, Boat enjoyed a half straightway lead over Hupp, Bland, Jon Stanbrough, and Deckard. With less than ten laps to go, Boat began to move into lapped traffic, getting around the lapped car of Chris Babcock. While this was happening, Hupp dropped off the frontstretch banking, allowing Bland to move by for second. The caution would fly on lap 17 as Jeff Wimmenauer stalled his mount just off the backstretch. With no lapped traffic between Boat and Bland, the green flew for the restart with just eight laps to go. With Stanbrough behind the leaders, he moved to the topside to attempt a move on Bland for second just as the yellow came out for Wimmenauer and Eric Smith coming out of turn two on lap 18. On the restart, Stanbrough shot past Bland for second, and then moved around Boat for the lead with five laps to go. Bland and Boat then battled for second as the field crossed the stripe with three laps to go. Bland, Boat, and Stanbrough ran close enough you could throw a blanket over them as they took the white flag. As the trio moved down the backstretch, Bland drove it in as hard as he could coming into turn four, and managed to make the winning pass on Stanbrough in spectacular fashion. Stanbrough held on for second, with Boat third, Deckard fourth, and Hupp completing the top five. Bland, a Bloomington, IN native is sponsored by Service Drywall, Servpro, and Auto Credit. Bland was also the Sprint Mart Hard Charger, advancing eight positions.
 
Safety Kleen Sprint Car heats went to Brady Short, Shane Hmiel, Chad Boat, and Dickie Gaines. B Main wins went to Bobby East and Bub Cummings
 
Brad Barrow and Richie Lex made up the front row of the 25 lap O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modified main event. Barrow took the lead on the outset, and led lap one, with Lex, and Shelby Miles falling in behind him. The caution flew on lap three, as Chase Sterrett and Matt Hamilton spun coming out of turn two. Barrow led the field to the green on the restart, only to see the yellow fly once again. This time it was for Josh Eads who had stopped on the frontstretch. The second attempt at the lap two restart came off cleanly, as Miles went side by side for the lead, with Miles taking the point on lap four. The DeMoss brothers, Clint and John, waged war for third, with Clint taking the position on lap six. The top five ran single file as the field completed lap ten, with Miles holding a half straightway lead over Barrow. Clint DeMoss then moved under Barrow to take the second spot away on lap 12. At the halfway point, the top five were Miles, Clint DeMoss, Barrow, John DeMoss, and Kent Robinson. With less than ten laps to go, Miles put the lapped car of Bennie Smith, Jr. between he and Clint DeMoss. The lead for Miles remained at a little over a straightway as he took the five laps to go signal from the flagman. Staying smooth, Miles kept his line in the middle of the track, and took the white flag. Miles kept his advantage in the final lap, and took the checkers in his first appearance at the speedway in a Modified in 2009. Completing the top five were Clint DeMoss, Barrow, John DeMoss, and Josh Eads. Miles is sponsored by Kuebler Ultra Oil, K&M Rotor Oil, Snedegar Construction, Bob Pierce Race Cars, and Hinchman Race Uniforms.
 
O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modified heats went to Clint DeMoss, Jacoby Hines, and Shelby Miles
 
Lee Hobbs and Kevin Arthur led the Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock 25 lap feature to the green flag with Arthur leading lap one. Hobbs and Jason Thomas ran second and third, as the caution flew on lap two for Travis Todd in turn one. The restart saw Arthur and Hobbs pull away from Thomas, who ran third with Clayton Perry fourth, and Kris Starks in fifth. Hobbs tried to make a move for the lead on lap six, but ran out of real estate coming down the frontstretch, and slid off the banking. That was enough for Thomas to move by for second. Hobbs then took second back from Thomas just two laps later, and set his sights on Arthur. Hobbs tried every tactic he knew to get around Arthur, going high, going low, but could not make the pass on Arthur for the lead as they completed lap 11. At the halfway point, it was Arthur, Hobbs, Thomas, Perry, and Troy Clark completing the top five. With ten to go, Arthur held a car length advantage over Hobbs, who was still trying every groove he could to move by. On lap 17, Arthur slid up the banking, and Hobbs drove under him for the lead in turn four. Hobbs held a half straight advantage over Arthur as the field took the five to go signal. As the field took the two to go signal, Hobbs was a full straightway ahead of Arthur and held that advantage all the way to the checkers. Completing the top five were Arthur, Perry, Thomas, and Greg Amick. Hobbs is sponsored by T&S Trucking, Hobbs Chassis, Niflis Design, and Growbys RTO.
 
Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock heat races went to Travis Howe, Clayton Perry, and Kevin Arthur. The B-Main went to Jeremy Hines
 
SUMMARY OF RESULTS
 
SAFETY KLEEN SPRINT CARS (37 ENTRIES)
 
HEAT ONE: Brady Short, Jon Stanbrough, Ty Deckard, Danny Holtsclaw, Eric Smith, Jared Harris, Shelby Miles, Kevin Studley, Chase Briscoe, Brian Lake
 
HEAT TWO: Shane Hmiel, Mark Perry III, Kenny Niflis, Jonathan Vennard, Bub Cummings, John Dick, Drew Ikerd, Brent Beauchamp, Kevin Thomas Jr
 
HEAT THREE: Chad Boat, Logan Hupp, Kent Christian, Bobby Stines, Scott Hampton, Kevin Chambers, Nick Bilbee, Jesse Cramer, Bobby East
 
HEAT FOUR: Dickie Gaines, Jeff Bland Jr, Ethan Barrow, Jeff Wimmenauer, JJ Hughes, Eric Edwards, Chris Babcock, Broc Burton, Jon Sciscoe
 
B-MAIN ONE: Bobby East, Eric Smith, Scott Hampton, Chase Briscoe, Shelby Miles, Kevin Chambers, Jared Harris, Kevin Studley
 
B-MAIN TWO: Bub Cummings, Chris Babcock, Kevin Thomas Jr, Brent Beauchamp, JJ Hughes, John Dick, Eric Edwards,
Drew Ikerd
 
FEATURE: Jeff Bland Jr, Jon Stanbrough, Chad Boat, Ty Deckard, Logan Hupp, Dickie Gaines, Kenny Niflis, Danny Holtsclaw, Brady Short, Bobby East, Bobby Stines, Ethan Barrow, Kent Christian, Bub Cummings, Johnathan Vennard, Jeff Wimmenauer, Eric Smith, Chris Babcock, Mark Perry III, Shane Hmiel
 
O'NEAL WOOD PRODUCTS UMP MODIFIEDS (20 ENTRIES)
 
HEAT ONE: Clint Demoss, Brad Barrow, Kent Robinson, Jared Bailey, Chris Martin, Bennie Smith Jr, Bradley Sterrett
 
HEAT TWO: Jacoby Hines, Richie Lex, John Passmore, Michael Purtlebaugh, Matt Hamilton, Rich Cantrell, Matt Bex
 
HEAT THREE: Shelby Miles, John Demoss, Josh Eads, Dustin Christie, Charles Belden Jr, Chase Sterrett
 
FEATURE: Shelby Miles, Clint DeMoss, Brad Barrow, John DeMoss, Josh Eads, Kent Robinson, Jared Bailey, Dustin Christie, Michael Purtlebaugh, Bennie Smith Jr, Matt Hamilton, Chris Martin, Richie Lex, John Passmore, Chase Sterrett, Jacoby Hines, Charlie Belden Jr, Bradley Sterrett, Matt Bex, Rich Cantrell
 
TIRE AND WHEEL CENTER UMP SUPER STOCKS (24 ENTRIES)
 
HEA T ONE: Travis Howe, Kris Starks, Winston Howe, Steve Hollars, Roy Bruce Jr, Bobby Davis, Jason Clark, Joe Starks
 
HEAT TWO: Clayton Perry, Lee Hobbs, Travis Todd, Jack Frye, Gerald Todd, Jeremy Hines, Brad Cummings, Tom Ault
 
HEAT THREE: Kevin Arthur, Jason Thomas, Greg Amick, Troy Clark, Kyle Zike, Jake Byers, Ked Hollars Jr, Steve Peeden
 
B-MAIN: Jeremy Hines, Brad Cummings, Bobby Davis, Tom Ault, Steve Peeden, Joe Starks, Jake Byers, Ked Hollars Jr, Jason Clark
 
FEATURE: Lee Hobbs, Kevin Arthur, Clayton Perry, Jason Thomas, Greg Amick, Jack Frye, Jeremy Hines, Steve Hollars, Travis Howe, Brad Cummings, Gerald Todd, Kyle Zike, Tom Ault, Bobby Davis, Troy Clark, Travis Todd, Kris Starks, Roy Bruce Jr, Winston Howe, Steve Peeden
 

US ARMY RECRUITERS NIGHT AT BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY THIS FRIDAY JUNE 5TH

     Bloomington, IN- MAY 31, 2009- Racing action resumes this Friday night at the Bloomington Speedway, as the Safety-Kleen Sprint Cars, O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modifieds, and the Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stocks make up the program. The Battle of the Super Stocks (BOSS) Series will roll into town, bringing some extra competition to our normally ultra-competitive Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock racers at the Bloomington Speedway. Jeremy Hines of Seymour, IN claimed both BOSS Series events last season. The Safey-Kleen Sprint Cars will run for $1,400 to win, O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modifieds for $600 to win, and the Tire and Wheel Center Super Stocks will run for $600 to win. Recruiters from the United States Army will be on hand with giveways and activites for the fans.

In previous action, Chris Windom of Canton, IL claimed the victory in the $2,500 to win King of Indiana Sprint Series main event. In O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modified action, Matt Bex of Avoca, IN picked up his first victory of the season. Clayton Perry of North Vernon, IN claimed his very first Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock feature win at the Bloomington Speedway.  

Brady Short leads the points standings in the Safety-Kleen Sprint Cars by 11 points over Jeff Bland, Jr. Brent Beauchamp, Jon Sciscoe, and Scott Hampton round out the top five. Only 18 points seperate the top five in O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modified points, as Kent Robinson leads Josh Eads, Clint DeMoss, Matt Bex, and John DeMoss. Troy Clark continues to lead the Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock points standings by 13 points over Clayton Perry. Brad Cummings, Lee Hobbs, and Tom Ault round out the top five

Hoosier Auto Racing Fan Club (HARF) members will get into the Bloomington Speedway for 1/2 price general admission with a valid membership card. 
 

Pit Gates open at 4:30 p.m., Grandstands 5:30 p.m., Hot Laps 6:30 p.m., Racing at 7:30 p.m.  Kids 12 & Under FREE general admission with paid adult, General Admission $12, Pit Admission $25.

For more information on the Bloomington Speedway, visit www.bloomingtonspeedway.com

CHRIS WINDOM SCORES KING OF INDIANA SPRINT CAR SERIES WIN AT BLOOMINGTON; PERRY AND BEX SCORE UMP SUPER STOCK AND UMP MODIFIED WINS
By: Chris Nunn
 
Bloomington, Ind.-May 29th, 2009- Bloomington Speedway played host to the King of Indiana Sprint Series for the first and only time in 2009, bringing 49 top notch Safety Kleen Sprint Cars to the pit area. With a payday of $2,500 to win and $250 to start, not to mention $100 to anyone that did not make the feature courtesy of Indiana Stone Works of Bedford, IN there was a field in which anyone could take the checkers. Dave Darland came into the program as the KISS Series points leader with 261 points. Casey Shuman was second, with Nic Faas third, Brady Short fourth, Jeff Bland Jr and Jonathan Hendrick were tied for fifth. Along with a full field of 27 O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modifieds, and 21 Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stocks, fans were treated to an exciting night of racing action.
 
The 30 lap, KISS Series main event saw Scotty Weir and Casey Shuman bring the field to the green flag, with Weir getting the jump on the field to lead lap one. Shuman settled into the second spot, with Chris Windom third. Brady Short then moved to the third position, getting around Windom. Short then moved around Shuman for second. Shuman's run in the top three would end, as he found himself sitting under the car of Jon Sciscoe in turn two, bringing out the yellow on lap four. Both Shuman and Sciscoe would restart, albeit on the tail. On the restart, Weir pulled away, as Jon Stanbrough moved by Short for second. Windom then moved to third around Short. Windom then ducked under Stanbrough to take the second spot on lap eight. Short and Stanbrough then waged war for the third position, with Stanbrough holding the spot. The caution flew for the second time, as Kent Christian slowed to a stop outside of turn four on lap 10. With Windom, Stanbrough, and Short on his tail, Weir took the green on the lap 10 restart. Short moved high on lap 11 to get around Stanbrough for the third position. Stanbrough fought back to make it a side by side battle for third. Short took the position outright on lap 13. Short then moved around both Windom AND Weir in one shot coming out of turn two to take the lead on lap 14. The caution flew for the third time at the halfway point for Hunter Schuerenberg, who slowed to a stop on the frontstretch. The top five at halfway were Short, Windom, Shane Cottle, Stanbrough, and Weir who fell back to fifth. When racing resumed, Short took the field to the green, but lost the lead to Windom coming out of turn two on lap 16. Cottle then moved in to battle with Short for second. The duo ran side by side for the runner up spot, with Short on the high side, and Cottle low. Cottle nabbed the position on lap 19. With ten laps to go, Windom enjoyed about a half straight advantage over Cottle and Short. Within the top five, Shane Hmiel got around Weir to take the fifth position with just six laps to go. With five to go, Windom's lead had stretched to almost a full straightaway over Cottle, who had a four car length lead over Short. With the white flag in the air, Windom coasted to the victory over Cottle, Short, Stanbrough, and Hmiel completing the top five. Windom, a Canton, IL native, is sponsored by Hoosier Tire, Weld Wheels, and Jam It In Storage. The Sprint Mart hard charger award went to Dave Darland who started 19th and finished 7th.
 
Safety Kleen Sprint Car heats went to Casey Shuman, Jon Sciscoe, Jon Stanbrough, Scotty Weir, and Brian Clauson. The C-Main went to Dave Darland with the B-Main going to Kurt Gross
 
Steve Peeden and Lee Hobbs led the Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock feature event to the green with Hobbs leading lap one. Peeden and Clayton Perry fell in behind Hobbs. Perry tried to look under Peeden for second, but the two made contact, allowing Peeden to pull away. The caution flew on lap three, as Tami Lawson spun in turn four. On the restart, Jason Thomas spun on the frontstretch. The second attempt was nullified as well as Roy Bruce Jr and Travis Howe spun in turn three. The third time was the charm, as Hobbs held a car length advantage over Peeden as they crossed the stripe. Behind them, Tom Ault and Steve Hollars battled for the fourth spot, with Ault taking the position on lap six. Jeremy Hines moved his way into the top five, getting around Hollars as well. Back up front, Hobbs, Peeden, and Perry ran nose to tail just as the caution came out for Gerald Todd, who spun off the turn one banking on lap nine. On the restart, Hobbs bolted out to a two car length lead over Peeden and Perry. Perry had to contend with Hines, who peeked under him for third, but could not make the pass. At halfway, it was Hobbs, Peeden, Perry, Hines, and Ault making up the top five. Back up front, Peeden made contact with Hobbs coming out of turn two, causing him to check up a little. Perry then moved around Peeden for second, and set his sights on Hobbs for the lead. Perry moved to the topside of the track, and moved around Hobbs for the lead. Hobbs and Hines began to battle for second with five laps to go. That battle would end abruptly, as Hines lost his left rear tire coming out of turn two. Hines stopped in turn two, bringing out the yellow on lap 21. Perry led the field to the restart, with just four laps to go. Immediately he began to pull away from Hobbs, stretching his lead to a half straightaway. Perry took the white flag with a comfortable margin over Peeden, who had moved around Hobbs for second. Perry would cruise to the checkers over Peeden, Hobbs, Ault, and Troy Clark. The North Vernon, IN driver is sponsored by Rob & Jo's Body Shop, H&H Computers, Right Auto Parts, and Dupont Paint.
 
Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock Heats went to Steve Peeden, Steve Hollars, Lee Hobbs
 
John Passmore and Josh Eads made up the front row for the O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modified main event. Passmore fell backwards at the start, as Matt Bex and John DeMoss split him coming into turn one. Bex began to reel in Eads, using the highside to his advantage. Bex took the lead from Eads on lap six, as Eads tried to battle back. Bex held on to the lead, as the top three cars of himself, Eads, and DeMoss ran a full straightaway ahead of Ryan Thomas in fourth. Eads snuck back under Bex, as the duo ran side by side just short of the halfway point. Bex switched his line, and moved to the bottom of the track, keeping Eads behind him. At halfway it was Bex, Eads, DeMoss, Kent Robinson, and Thomas making up the top five. The yellow flew for the first time, as Rodney Harris Jr spun in turn three on lap 13. On the restart, Bex kept his mount on the bottom, and began to pull away from Eads. Eads then had DeMoss all over his back bumper, but was able to hold him off. With five laps to go, Demoss moved under Eads for second spot coming out of turn two. Bex was able to put a lapped car between he and Demoss with just three laps to go. That allowed him to pull away to over a half straightaway advantage over DeMoss. That advantage allowed Bex to take the checkers ahead of DeMoss, Eads, Robinson, and Thomas. The Avoca, IN driver is sponsored by Baileys Flowers and Gifts, Indiana Stone Works, Ringers Gloves, Travis Kern Racing Engines, and Larry Shaw Race Cars.
 
O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modified heats went toJohn DeMoss, Josh Eads, and Matt Bex. The B-Main went to
 
SUMMARY OF RESULTS
 
SAFETY KLEEN SPRINT CARS (49 ENTRIES)
 
HEAT ONE: Casey Shuman, Brent Beauchamp, Shane Cottle, Kurt Gross, Chase Briscoe, Ty Deckard, Blake Fitzpatrick, Nic Faas, John Dick, Brian Lake
 
HEAT TWO: Jon Sciscoe, Brady Short, Shane Hmiel, Mark Perry III, Chris Gentry, Bill Rose, Kevin Thomas Jr, Dickie Gaines, Todd Kimmel, Jonathan Hendrick
 
HEAT THREE: Jon Stanbrough, Chris Windom, Jonathan Vennard,Kyle Cummins, Kent Christian, AJ Anderson, Dave Darland, Coleman Gulick, Ted Hines, Scott Hampton
 
HEAT FOUR: Scotty Weir, Jeff Bland Jr, Ethan Barrow, Jeff Wimmenauer, Jesse Cramer, Ryan Kaplan, Bobby Stines, Bub Cummings, Kyle Robbins, Anthony Peterman
 
HEAT FIVE: Bryan Clauson, Hunter Schuerenberg, Nick Bilbee, Gary Altig, Ricky Williams, Kevin Chambers, Ray Humphrey, Chris Babcock, Andrew Prather
 
C-MAIN: Dave Darland, Blake Fitzpatrick, Bobby Stines, Nic Faas, Kevin Thomas Jr, Bub Cummings, Coleman Gulick, Kyle Robbins, Ted Hines, Ray Humphrey, Scott Hampton, Chris Babcock, John Dick, Andrew Prather, Brian Lake
 
B-MAIN: Kurt Gross, Kyle Cummins, Kent Christian, Dave Darland, Mark Perry III, Jesse Cramer, Chase Briscoe, AJ Anderson, Jeff Wimmenauer, Chris Gentry, Ricky Williams, Ty Deckard, Nic Faas, Kevin Chambers, Bill Rose, Ryan Kaplan, Gary Altig, Blake Fitzpatrick, Bobby Stines, Kevin Thomas Jr
 
FEATURE: Chris Windom, Shane Cottle, Brady Short, Jon Stanbrough, Shane Hmiel, Scotty Weir, Dave Darland, Brent Beauchamp, Bryan Clauson, Jeff Bland Jr, Jon Sciscoe, Ethan Barrow, Nick Bilbee, Kent Christian, Kyle Cummins, Hunter Schuerenberg, Casey Shuman, Kurt Gross, Jonathan Vennard, Mark Perry III
 
TIRE AND WHEEL CENTER UMP SUPER STOCKS (21 ENTRIES)
 
HEAT ONE: Steve Peeden, Tami Lawson, Brad Cummings, Gerald Todd, Jeremy Hines, Travis Howe, Kyle Zike
 
HEAT TWO: Steve Hollars, Tom Ault, Jack Frye, Jason Thomas, Bobby Davis, Roy Bruce Jr, Troy Clark
 
HEAT THREE: Lee Hobbs, Clayton Perry, Greg Amick, Cullen Goodman, Travis Todd, Jason Clark, Chris Hillman
 
FEATURE: Clayton Perry, Steve Peeden, Lee Hobbs, Tom Ault, Troy Clark, Brad Cummings, Steve Hollars, Travis Todd, Jason Thomas, Bobby Davis, Roy Bruce Jr, Gerald Todd, Kyle Zike, Travis Howe, Jeremy Hines, Cullen Goodman, Tami Lawson, Greg Amick, Jason Clark, Jack Frye, Chris Hillman
 
O'NEAL WOOD PRODUCTS UMP MODIFIEDS (27 ENTRIES)
 
HEAT ONE: John DeMoss, John Passmore, Phil VanSant, Zach Fair, Gary Ricketts, Bennie Smith Jr, Scott Ricketts, Bradley Sterrett, Shelby Miles
 
HEAT TWO: Josh Eads, Ryan Thomas, Brad Barrow, Jacoby Hines, Clint Demoss, Chase Sterrett, Mark Acton, Matt Hamilton, Rodney Harris Jr
 
HEAT THREE: Matt Bex, Kent Robinson, Ralph Groomer, Derek Groomer, Jared Bailey, Mike Trimble, Michael Purtlebaugh, Richie Lex, Charlie Belden Jr
 
B-MAIN: Chase Sterrett, Mike Trimble, Rodney Harris Jr, Matt Hamilton, Bennie Smith Jr, Scott Ricketts, Mark Acton, Richie Lex
 
FEATURE: Matt Bex, John Demoss, Josh Eads, Kent Robinson, Ryan Thomas, Zach Fair, Clint Demoss, Jared Bailey, Derek Groomer, Brad Barrow, John Passmore, Jacoby Hines, Phil VanSant, Chase Sterrett, Rodney Harris Jr, Gary Ricketts, Bennie Smith Jr, Matt Hamilton, Ralph Groomer, Mike Trimble
 
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Contact: Mike and Judy Miles 812-824-7400
Email: [email protected]
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KISS SERIES ROLLS INTO BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY THIS FRIDAY MAY 29TH

BLOOMINGTON, IND.-May 22nd- Fans in the state of Indiana, a well known hotbed for Non Winged Sprint Car racing, have always debated on who was the best driver. In 2001 promoters within the state of Indiana decided to put together a mini-series known as the "King of Indiana Sprint Series, which consists of six different tracks in the state of Indiana. A points fund was established, giving drivers something to shoot for at the end of the points chase. Four time, and defending, KISS Series champion Jon Stanbrough currently finds himself sitting outside the top five in points. Stanbrough, the series leader in wins (14), finds himself coming off of a 14th place finish at Lawrenceburg and will be looking for improvement this Friday night. This event will pay $2,500 to win and $250 to start, with the B-Main paying a minimum of $100 to start courtesy of Indiana Stone Works of Bedford, IN. The Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stocks will be racing for $600 to win, and the O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modifieds will be in action for $700 to win.

In previous action on Friday May 22nd, Brady Short picked up the win in the Safety Kleen Sprint Car division over Chad Boat. The O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modified feature would see Kent Robinson claim his second straight win over Clint Demoss. In Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock action, Jack Frye picked up a hard fought win over Alan Magner.

In points standings, Brady Short currently holds a four point advantage over Jeff Bland, Jr. Scott Hampton, Ty Deckard, and Brent Beauchamp rounds out the top five. The Tire and Wheel Center Super Stock points sees Troy Clark with a 17 point advantage over Brad Cummings in second. Clayton Perry, Jack Frye, and Gerald Todd complete the top five. In O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modified points, Kent Robinson holds a slim seven point advantage over Clint Demoss. Josh Eads sits third, with John DeMoss and Matt Bex tied for fifth.

Pit Gates open at 4:30 p.m., Grandstands 5:30 p.m., Hot Laps 6:30 p.m., Racing at 7:30 p.m.  Kids 12 & Under FREE general admission with paid adult, General Admission $15, Pit Admission $30.

For more information on the Bloomington Speedway, visit www.bloomingtonspeedway.com

Bloomington Speedway
Contact: Mike or Judy Miles 812-824-7400
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bloomingtonspeedway.com

SHORT, ROBINSON, AND FRYE SCORE MAILPAK NIGHT VICTORIES AT BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY
By: Chris Nunn
 
Bloomington, Ind-May 22nd, 2009- For once, Mother Nature managed to keep its fury away from Bloomington Speedway, as almost an entire week passed without rain to give Mike Miles and crew perfect weather for MailPak Night at the races. To add to this, the pits were full with 37 Safety Kleen Sprint Cars, 26 Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stocks, and 26 O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modifieds.
 
Nick Faas and Brady Short made up the front row of the 25 lap Safety Kleen Sprint Car main event, with Short leading lap one. Ty Deckard settled into the third spot just as Tim Spindler spun in turn three on lap two. On the restart, Short shot straight to the high side, and opened up a good sized advantage over Faas. An accident involving Jeff Bland, Jr. and Kenny Niflis put a halt to the action, as Niflis ended up upside down on the frontstrech. Like before, Short immediately bolted out to a seven car length advantage over Faas and Deckard. Kurt Gross ran fourth, with Kevin Thomas, Jr. in fifth. Back up to the battle for second, Deckard moved under Faas to make a move for second, but the caution flew for Joss Moffatt to relegate Deckard back to third on lap nine. Short continued his string of perfect restarts to open up his lead again as the field went green. A three wide battle for the third position began to brew between Chad Boat, Thomas, and Deckard on lap 12. Thomas would grab the spot, with Boat moving around Deckard for fourth. The yellow would fly once again on lap 13, as J.R. Douglas spun in turn two. On the restart, Brent Beauchamp moved into the top five, getting around Deckard. At the same time, Boat moved around Thomas for third. As Beauchamp ducked inside to make a move on Thomas for the fourth position, they touched, sending Thomas over the turn one banking. Thomas then stopped on the backstretch to bring out the yellow on lap 19. With six laps to go, Short led the field to the restart, with Faas, Boat, and Beauchamp in tow. Boat made a move around Faas for second on lap 21, and set his sights on Short. Boat used the bottomside to close in on Short with just one lap to go. Short would hold on to win, with Boat and Beauchamp battling for the second position at the line. Boat held on for second, with Beauchamp third, Faas and Deckard rounded out the top five. Short is sponsored by Indiana Stoneworks, Short Trucking, Simpson Racing Products, and Athenia Mason Supply. The Sprint Mart hard charger award went to Beauchamp, who started 20th and finished 3rd, advancing 17 positions.
 
Safety Kleen Sprint Car heat races went to Nic Faas, Scott Hampton, Joss Moffatt, and Kevin Thomas, Jr. The B-Mains went to John Memmer and Ricky Williams
 
The O'Neal Wood Products UMP Modified feature event saw a pair of sevens on the front row, as Richie Lex and Kent Robinson occupied the spots. The original start was nullified as Chris Martin spun in turn two. On the restart, Zach Fair ducked under Lex to move to second. The caution flew on lap two for Jason Sims, who spun in turn four. On the restart, Robinson and Fair began to battle side by side for the lead, with Fair on the bottom, and Robinson up top. Fair took the lead from Robinson on lap five, but Robinson tried to battle back, only to have a lapped car hinder his progress. Behind the leaders, John DeMoss and Josh Eads waged war for the fourth position, with DeMoss grabbing the spot. At the halfway point, it was Robinson, Fair, Clint DeMoss, John DeMoss, and Eads completing the top five. Robinson used lapped traffic as a pick to move around Fair as they took the halfway signal. Disaster would strike two of the top five cars, as Fair found himself looking the opposite direction in turn two. At the same time, John DeMoss pulled off the speedway, giving up his fourth position on lap 13. Robinson used the two lapped cars between he and Clint Demoss as an advantage, pulling out to over a half straightaway lead over the field. Demoss manuevered his way around both the lapped cars with ten to go, and began to make a charge at Robinson. Unfortunately for Robinson, his big lead would be taken away as Joe Melton spun in turn three on lap 18. With Demoss right behind him, Robinson moved to the bottom of the race track on the restart to keep him at bay. Before a lap was completed, the yellow flew once more for Mike Trimble, who spun on the frontstretch. When racing resumed, Robinson took the field to the green, with Demoss closed in on his back bumper. The advantage sat at less than one car length, as the field took the white flag. Robinson kept his car straight on the final lap, and held on to the victory, his second straight at the Speedway. Completing the top five were Demoss, Matt Bex, Josh Eads, and Matt Boknecht. Robinson is sponsored by JB Salvage, Universal Products & Services, Bob Pierce Race Cars, and Hovis Racing Engines
 
O'Neal Wood Product UMP Modifieds heat races went to Kent Robinson, Matt Boknecht, and Josh Eads. The B-Main went to Rodney Harris, Jr.

 
Jason Thomas and Jack Frye made up the front row for the Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock main event, but all eyes would be fixated on Troy Clark, who was looking for his fourth straight win at the track. Frye led lap one, with Thomas second, and Alan Magner falling into third. The caution flew on lap two, as a multi car accident blocked the track in turn four. With the green displayed, Frye continued to lead, with Thomas, and Magner in third. Brad Cummings took the opportunity to get around both Thomas and Magner to take the second position. Magner then moved around Thomas to take the third position. At the halfway point, it was Frye, Cummings, Magner, Thomas, and Roy Bruce Jr making up the top five. Up front, Frye began to close in on lapped traffic, allowing Cummings to close in on his back bumper on lap 14. The top three almost seen their races come to an end, as Justin Hammond looped his mount right in front of Frye, Cummings, and Magner in turn four on lap 15. With just ten laps to go, Clark had moved into the fifth position, and now within sights of the leaders. When the green flew on the restart, Clark moved to the topside of Thomas, to battle for the fourth position. His momentum would be stopped, however, as Steve Peeden spun into the infield wall in turn four. Frye led the field to the green once again, opening up a two car length advantage on Cummings. Behind them, Clark moved around Thomas for the fourth spot. Ahead of him, Magner attempted to make a move on the high side to get around Cummings for second. Magner grabbed second away from Cummings with less than five laps to go. With all of the battling going on behind him, Frye was able to keep his car on the bottom of the race track and hold on for the victory. Magner held on to finish second, Cummings finished third, with Clark fourth, and Bruce, Jr. completing the top five. Frye is sponsored by Ron Hardesty Insurance, Crown Vending Service, Chips Countertops, Liberty Bail Bonds, Natonal Guard Sgt. Smith, K&S Rolloff, Smoke-N-Lotto and Extreme Performance.
 
Tire and Wheel Center UMP Super Stock heats went to Alan Magner, Steve Peeden, and Brad Cummings. The B-Main went to Clayton Perry.
 
SUMMARY
 
SAFETY KLEEN SPRINT CARS
 
HEAT ONE: Nick Faas, Brady Short, Jeff Bland Jr, Chad Boat, John Memmer, Jeff Wimmenauer, Jared Harris, Brian Lake, Bobby Stines, Nick Johnson
 
HEAT TWO: Scott Hampton, Kurt Gross, Ethan Barrow, Tim Spindler, Chase Briscoe, John Dick, Eric Smith, Danny Holtsclaw, Jesse Cramer
 
HEAT THREE: Joss Moffatt, Mark Perry III, JR Douglas, Tony Reed, Chris Babcock, Ray Humphrey, Bub Cummings, Kevin Chambers, Drew Ikerd
 
HEAT FOUR: Kevin Thomas Jr, Ty Deckard, Kent Christian, Kenny Niflis, Ricky Williams, Brent Beauchamp, Matt Goodnight, Jon Sciscoe, Kevin Studley
 
B-MAIN ONE: John Memmer, Bub Cummings, Chris Babcock, Bobby Stines, Ray Humphrey, Jeff Wimmenauer, Kevin Chambers, Brian Lake, Jared Harris, Nick Johnson, Drew Ikerd
 
B-MAIN TWO: Ricky Williams, Brent Beauchamp, Eric Smith, Matt Goodnight, Jon Sciscoe, Kevin Studley, Chase Briscoe, John Dick, Danny Holtsclaw, Jesse Cramer
 
FEATURE: Brady Short, Chad Boat, Brent Beauchamp, Nick Faas, Ty Deckard, Kent Christian, Kurt Gross, Scott Hampton, Ethan Barrow, Tony Reed, Bub Cummings, Ricky Williams, John Memmer, JR Douglas, Kevin Thomas Jr, Mark Perry III, Joss Moffatt, Tim Spindler, Jeff Bland Jr, Kenny Niflis
 
O'NEAL WOOD PRODUCTS UMP MODIFIEDS
 
HEAT ONE: Kent Robinson, Richie Lex, Phil VanZant, Matt Hamilton, Chris Martin, Joe Melton, Tony Blair, Bradley Sterrett, Rich Cantrell
 
HEAT TWO: Matt Boknecht, Clint Demoss, Matt Bex, Dustin Christie, Jacoby Hines, Ryan Thomas, Michael Purtlebaugh, Jason Sims, Lee Hobbs
 
HEAT THREE: Josh Eads, Zach Fair, John DeMoss, Mike Trimble, Bennie Smith Jr, Rodney Harris Jr, Chase Sterrett, Adam Sasser
 
B-MAIN: Rodney Harris Jr, Chase Sterrett, Michael Purtlebaugh, Jason Sims, Joe Melton, Tony Blair
 
FEATURE: Kent Robinson, Clint Demoss, Matt Bex, Josh Eads, Matt Boknecht, Dustin Christie, Rodney Harris Jr, Jacoby Hines, Phil VanZant, Chase Sterrett, Michael Purtlebaugh, Mike Trimble, Matt Hamilton, Jason Sims, Joe Melton, Zach Fair, John DeMoss, Tony Blair, Richie Lex, Chris Martin
 
TIRE AND WHEEL CENTER UMP SUPER STOCKS
 
HEAT ONE: Alan Magner, Jack Frye, Troy Clark, Roy Bruce Jr, Greg Amick, Clayton Perry, Travis Todd, Kyle Zike, Tom Ault
 
HEAT TWO: Steve Peeden, Kevin Arthur, Jake Byers, Steve Hollars, Tami Lawson, Travis Butler, Chris Hillman, Frank Warren, Justin Hammond
 
HEAT THREE: Brad Cummings, Jason Thomas, Gerald Todd, Lee Hobbs, Marty Cooper, Chris Dotson, Tyler Cain, Travis Howe
 
B-MAIN: Clayton Perry, Travis Butler, Tom Ault, Travis Todd, Justin Hammond
 
FEATURE: Jack Frye, Alan Magner, Brad Cummings, Troy Clark, Roy Bruce Jr, Jason Thomas, Clayton Perry, Lee Hobbs, Steve Hollars, Tom Ault, Gerald Todd, Greg Amick, Travis Todd, Travis Butler, Steve Peeden, Tami Lawson, Justin Hammond, Jake Byers, Kevin Arthur, Marty Cooper
 
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Email: [email protected]
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